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Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900KF outperforms Core i3-2120T on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-12900KF is 3714 days newer than Core i3-2120T.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900KF
- Performs up to 62% better in Rust than Core i3-2120T - 248 vs 153 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-2120T - 24 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-2120T
- 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
Rust
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Intel Core i9-12900KF Desktop Processor 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Core i9-12900KF
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Core i3-2120T
Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i3-2120T
Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011
Single-Core
423
16.640440597954367%
Multi-Core
816
5.483502452792151%
Intel Core i9-12900KF | vs | Intel Core i3-2120T |
|---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Sep 4th, 2011 |
| Core i9 | Collection | Core i3 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
16 | Cores | 2 |
24 | Threads | 4 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.6 GHz |
| 5.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
| 125 W | TDP | 35 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 26.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
Builds Using Core i9-12900KF or Core i3-2120T
Rust, 1920 x 1080, High
174 FPS
£8.5/FPS
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102 FPS
£10.38/FPS
GeForce RTX 3060
Core i9-12900KF
32 GB, 1 TB SSD
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117 FPS
£11.7/FPS
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Core i9-12900KF
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182 FPS
£10.05/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER
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£9.09/FPS
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