The Core i9-12900KS is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-10320, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's €454.76 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-12900KS
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 24 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-10320
- Up to 74% cheaper – €163.90 vs €618.66
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 57% less energy – 65 vs 150 Watts
Core i9-12900KS vs Core i3-10320 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-12900KS
Apr 5th, 2022
Average FPS
214
100%
Min 1% FPS
141
100%
Price, €
€618.66
26%
Value, €/FPS
€2.89/FPS
30%
Core i3-10320
Apr 30th, 2020
Average FPS
189
88%
Min 1% FPS
125
89%
Price, €
€163.9
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.86/FPS
100%
Core i9-12900KS vs Core i3-10320 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 i9-12900KS vs Core i3-10320 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-12900KS vs Core i3-10320 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-12900KS
Apr 5th, 2022
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
30 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
89%
Turbo Frequency
5.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i3-10320
Apr 30th, 2020
Cores
4-core
25%
L3 Cache
8 MB
27%
Base Frequency
3.8 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.6 GHz
88%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
56%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-12900KS | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-10320 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 5th, 2022 | Release Date | Apr 30th, 2020 |
| $739.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Comet Lake |
| 150 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
16 | Cores | 4 |
24 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.6 GHz |
30 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
