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Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900K outperforms Core i7-3960X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-12900K is 3643 days newer than Core i7-3960X.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900K
- Performs up to 117% better in The Callisto Protocol than Core i7-3960X - 178 vs 82 FPS
- Consumes up to 4% less energy than Intel Core i7-3960X - 125 vs 130 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-3960X - 24 vs 12 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3960X doesn't have integrated graphics
The Callisto Protocol
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i9-12900K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
178
100%
Value, €/FPS
€2.13/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
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i9-12900K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Core i7-3960X
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-12900K | vs | Intel Core i7-3960X |
|---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Nov 14th, 2011 |
| Core i9 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge E |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
16 | Cores | 6 |
24 | Threads | 12 |
| 3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
125 W | TDP | 130 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
| 32.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
PC Builds Using Core i9-12900K or Core i7-3960X
The Callisto Protocol, 1920 x 1080, Ultra
71 FPS
GeForce RTX 3060
Core i9-12900K
16 GB, N/A Storage
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Out of Stock
71 FPS
€18.3/FPS
GeForce RTX 3060
Core i9-12900K
16 GB, N/A Storage
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€1,299
In Stock
119 FPS
GeForce RTX 3090
Core i9-12900K
16 GB, N/A Storage
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€N/A
Out of Stock
151 FPS
€14.56/FPS
GeForce RTX 4080
Core i9-12900K
16 GB, N/A Storage
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€2,199
In Stock
119 FPS
GeForce RTX 3090
Core i9-12900K
64 GB, 1.953125 TB SSD + 1.953125 TB HDD
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Out of Stock
119 FPS
€42.99/FPS
GeForce RTX 3090
Core i9-12900K
32 GB, 1 TB SSD
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€5,115.4
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110 FPS
GeForce RTX 3080
Core i9-12900K
32 GB, N/A Storage
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€N/A
Out of Stock
110 FPS
€23.63/FPS
GeForce RTX 3080
Core i9-12900K
64 GB, 1 TB SSD
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€2,599
In Stock
98 FPS
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
Core i9-12900K
32 GB, 480 GB SSD + 1.953125 TB HDD
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€N/A
Out of Stock
119 FPS
€68.44/FPS
GeForce RTX 3090
Core i9-12900K
16 GB, 1 TB SSD + 1 TB HDD
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€8,144.62
In Stock
92 FPS
€17.28/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB
Core i9-12900K
16 GB, N/A Storage
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€1,589.9
In Stock
47 FPS
€26.59/FPS
GeForce GTX 1650
Core i9-12900K
16 GB, N/A Storage
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€1,249.9
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111 FPS
€18.46/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070
Core i9-12900K
12 GB, N/A Storage
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€2,048.59
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119 FPS
€24.28/FPS
GeForce RTX 3090
Core i9-12900K
64 GB, N/A Storage
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€2,889.8
In Stock
110 FPS
GeForce RTX 3080
Core i9-12900K
64 GB, 2 TB SSD
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Out of Stock
178 FPS
GeForce RTX 4090
Core i9-12900K
16 GB, N/A Storage
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Out of Stock
130 FPS
€15.22/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
Core i9-12900K
64 GB, N/A Storage
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€1,979
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