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Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900KF outperforms the cheaper Core i3-3240T on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-3240T is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-12900KF is 3349 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-3240T.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900KF
- Performs up to 18% better in God of War than Core i3-3240T - 191 vs 162 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-3240T - 24 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3240T
- Up to 91% cheaper than Core i9-12900KF - $18.79 vs $215.69
- Up to 90% better value when playing God of War than Core i9-12900KF - $0.13 vs $1.25 per FPS
- Consumes up to 72% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900KF - 35 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-12900KF doesn't have integrated graphics
God of War
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i9-12900KF
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
191
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.25/FPS
10%
Price, €
€239.42
8%
FPS Winner
Intel Core i9-12900KF Gaming Desktop Processor 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W
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Core i3-3240T
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
FPS
162
84%
Value, €/FPS
€0.13/FPS
100%
Price, €
€20.86
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i3-3240T CPU Used 2-Core 4-Thread Desktop Processor 2.9 GHz 3M 35W LGA1155
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Updated 316 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i9-12900KF
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Core i3-3240T
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-12900KF | vs | Intel Core i3-3240T |
|---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Sep 3rd, 2012 |
| Core i9 | Collection | Core i3 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
16 | Cores | 2 |
24 | Threads | 4 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.9 GHz |
| 5.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
| 125 W | TDP | 35 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 30.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
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