Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900KS outperforms the cheaper Core i7-3820 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-3820 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-12900KS is 3704 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-3820.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3820
- Up to 90% cheaper than Core i9-12900KS - €49.99 vs €492.37
- Up to 85% better value when playing Dota 2 than Core i9-12900KS - €0.29 vs €1.91 per FPS
- Consumes up to 13% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900KS - 130 vs 150 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900KS
- Performs up to 49% better in Dota 2 than Core i7-3820 - 258 vs 173 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-3820 - 24 vs 8 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3820 doesn't have integrated graphics
Dota 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Best Looking
Desktop • Feb 13th, 2012
FPS
173
67%
Value, €/FPS
€0.29/FPS
100%
Price, €
€49.99
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €49.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 207 minutes ago
Desktop • Apr 5th, 2022
FPS
258
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.91/FPS
15%
Price, €
€492.37
10%
FPS Winner
Buy for €492.37 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 207 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Best Looking
Desktop • Feb 13th, 2012
Desktop • Apr 5th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-3820 | vs | Intel Core i9-12900KS |
---|---|---|
Feb 13th, 2012 | Release Date | Apr 5th, 2022 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i9 |
Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 16 |
8 | Threads | 24 |
3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.2 GHz |
130 W | TDP | 150 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |