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Core i9-12900K vs Ryzen 3 3300X

Core i9-12900K vs Ryzen 3 3300X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-12900K

3.2 GHz | 16-core

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Intel Core i9-12900K, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop16 (8P+8E) core fino a 5,2 GHz sbloccato LGA1700 serie 600 chipset 125 W

Buy for 379.56 on Amazon

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-12900K

3.2 GHz | 16-core

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Intel Core i9-12900K, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop16 (8P+8E) core fino a 5,2 GHz sbloccato LGA1700 serie 600 chipset 125 W

Buy for 379.56 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 6 minutes ago

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Key Differences

In short — Core i9-12900K outperforms Ryzen 3 3300X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-12900K is 559 days newer than Ryzen 3 3300X.

Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900K

  • Performs up to 12% better in Watch Dogs: Legion than Ryzen 3 3300X - 164 vs 146 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than AMD Ryzen 3 3300X - 24 vs 8 threads
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 3 3300X doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of AMD Ryzen 3 3300X

  • Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900K - 65 vs 125 Watts
This is a free version of Watch Dogs: Legion.
Watch Dogs: Legion

Watch Dogs: Legion

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo
Core i9-12900K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

164

100%

Value, €/FPS

€2.31/FPS

100%

Price, €

€379.56

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i9-12900K, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop16 (8P+8E) core fino a 5,2 GHz sbloccato LGA1700 serie 600 chipset 125 W

Buy for 379.56 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 6 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 3 3300X Logo
Ryzen 3 3300X

Desktop • Apr 24th, 2020


FPS

146

89%

Value, €/FPS

Price, €

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo
Core i9-12900K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

AMD Ryzen 3 3300X Logo
Ryzen 3 3300X

Desktop • Apr 24th, 2020

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo
Core i9-12900K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2620

100%

Multi-Core

15445

100%

AMD Ryzen 3 3300X Logo
Ryzen 3 3300X

Desktop • Apr 24th, 2020


Single-Core

1670

64%

Multi-Core

5793

38%

Nov 4th, 2021
Release DateApr 24th, 2020
Core i9CollectionRyzen 3
Alder LakeCodenameMatisse
Intel Socket 1700SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
16
Cores4
24
Threads8
3.2 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.8 GHz
5.2 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.3 GHz
125 WTDP
65 W
10 nmProcess Size
7 nm
32.0xMultiplier
38.0x
UHD Graphics 770
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

PC Builds Using Core i9-12900K or Ryzen 3 3300X

Watch Dogs: Legion, 1920 x 1080, Ultra

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