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Core i9-12900KF vs Core i3-10320

Core i9-12900KF vs Core i3-10320: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-12900KF

3.2 GHz | 16-core

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Intel Core i9-12900KF, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop 16 (8P+8E) core fino a 5,2 GHz sbloccato LGA1700 serie 600 chipset 125 W

Buy for 365.26 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 64 minutes ago

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Intel Core i3-10320

3.8 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Core i3-10320 (fase base: 3,80 GHZ; attacco: LGA1200; 65 Watt) Box, BX8070110320

Buy for 99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 63 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-12900KF

3.2 GHz | 16-core

Intel Core i9-12900KF Logo
Intel Core i9-12900KF, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop 16 (8P+8E) core fino a 5,2 GHz sbloccato LGA1700 serie 600 chipset 125 W

Buy for 365.26 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 64 minutes ago

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Intel Core i3-10320

3.8 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i3-10320 Logo
Intel Core i3-10320 (fase base: 3,80 GHZ; attacco: LGA1200; 65 Watt) Box, BX8070110320

Buy for 99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 63 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i9-12900KF outperforms the cheaper Core i3-10320 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-10320 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-12900KF is 553 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-10320.

Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900KF

  • Performs up to 25% better in Cyberpunk 2077 than Core i3-10320 - 99 vs 79 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-10320 - 24 vs 8 threads

Advantages of Intel Core i3-10320

  • Up to 73% cheaper than Core i9-12900KF - €99.0 vs €365.26
  • Up to 66% better value when playing Cyberpunk 2077 than Core i9-12900KF - €1.25 vs €3.69 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900KF - 65 vs 125 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-12900KF doesn't have integrated graphics
This is a free version of Cyberpunk 2077.
Cyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunk 2077

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

RT Overdrive

Intel Core i9-12900KF Logo
Core i9-12900KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

99

100%

Value, €/FPS

€3.69/FPS

34%

Price, €

€365.26

27%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-12900KF, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop 16 (8P+8E) core fino a 5,2 GHz sbloccato LGA1700 serie 600 chipset 125 W

Buy for 365.26 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 64 minutes ago

Intel Core i3-10320 Logo
Core i3-10320

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


FPS

79

80%

Value, €/FPS

€1.25/FPS

100%

Price, €

€99

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i3-10320 (fase base: 3,80 GHZ; attacco: LGA1200; 65 Watt) Box, BX8070110320

Buy for 99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 63 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

RT Overdrive

Intel Core i9-12900KF Logo
Core i9-12900KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Intel Core i3-10320 Logo
Core i3-10320

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i9-12900KF Logo
Core i9-12900KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2542

100%

Multi-Core

14881

100%

Intel Core i3-10320 Logo
Core i3-10320

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


Single-Core

1539

61%

Multi-Core

4626

31%

Nov 4th, 2021
Release DateApr 30th, 2020
Core i9CollectionCore i3
Alder LakeCodenameComet Lake
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1200
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
16
Cores4
24
Threads8
3.2 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.8 GHz
5.2 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.6 GHz
125 WTDP
65 W
10 nm
Process Size14 nm
32.0xMultiplier
38.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
UHD Graphics 630
Yes
OverclockableNo

PC Builds Using Core i9-12900KF or Core i3-10320

Cyberpunk 2077, 1920 x 1080, RT Overdrive

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