The Core i7-12700K is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-3330, however, it's the same value for money, as it's £200.37 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-12700K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-3330
- Up to 77% cheaper – £59.99 vs £260.36
- Consumes up to 38% less energy – 77 vs 125 Watts
Core i7-12700K vs Core i5-3330 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-12700K
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
211
100%
Min 1% FPS
139
100%
Price, £
£260.36
23%
Value, £/FPS
£1.23/FPS
28%
Core i5-3330
Sep 3rd, 2012
Average FPS
169
80%
Min 1% FPS
113
81%
Price, £
£59.99
100%
Value, £/FPS
£0.35/FPS
100%
Core i7-12700K vs Core i5-3330 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-12700K vs Core i5-3330 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-12700K vs Core i5-3330 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-12700K
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
12-core
100%
L3 Cache
25 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i5-3330
Sep 3rd, 2012
Cores
4-core
33%
L3 Cache
6 MB
24%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
83%
Turbo Frequency
3.2 GHz
64%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-12700K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-3330 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Sep 3rd, 2012 |
| $409.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 77 W |
| Performance | ||
12 | Cores | 4 |
20 | Threads | 4 |
3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.0 GHz |
5.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.2 GHz |
25 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
