Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900K outperforms Core i7-3520M on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-12900K is 3441 days newer than Core i7-3520M.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900K
- Performs up to 27% better in FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i7-3520M - 287 vs 226 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-3520M - 24 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3520M
- Consumes up to 72% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900K - 35 vs 125 Watts
FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
287
100%
Value, £/FPS
£1.36/FPS
100%
Price, £
£389.99
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Mobile • Jun 3rd, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-12900K | vs | Intel Core i7-3520M |
---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Jun 3rd, 2012 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i7 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket G2 (988B) |
Desktop | Segment | Mobile |
16 | Cores | 2 |
24 | Threads | 4 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.9 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
125 W | TDP | 35 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 29.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |