The Core i9-12900 is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Phenom X3 8650. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i9-12900
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 32% less energy – 65 vs 95 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 24 vs 3 threads
Advantages of the Phenom X3 8650
The Core i9-12900 is better in every way
Core i9-12900 vs Phenom X3 8650 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-12900
Jan 4th, 2022
Average FPS
210
100%
Min 1% FPS
138
100%
Price, £
£519.98
100%
Value, £/FPS
£2.47/FPS
100%
Phenom X3 8650
Apr 23rd, 2008
Average FPS
163
78%
Min 1% FPS
110
80%
Price, £
Out of Stock
Value, £/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i9-12900 vs Phenom X3 8650 in My Games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-12900 vs Phenom X3 8650 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-12900 vs Phenom X3 8650 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-12900
Jan 4th, 2022
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
30 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.1 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Phenom X3 8650
Apr 23rd, 2008
Cores
3-core
19%
L3 Cache
2 MB
7%
Base Frequency
2.3 GHz
96%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. unknown RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-12900 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Phenom X3 8650 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Apr 23rd, 2008 |
| $519.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | AMD Socket AM2+ |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Toliman |
65 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
16 | Cores | 3 |
24 | Threads | 3 |
2.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.3 GHz |
| 5.1 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
30 MB | L3 Cache | 2 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | unknown |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | On certain motherboards (Chipset feature) |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
