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Core i9-12900KF vs Core i3-3225

Core i9-12900KF vs Core i3-3225: 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

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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 94 minutes ago

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Key Differences

In short — Core i9-12900KF outperforms Core i3-3225 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-12900KF is 3349 days newer than Core i3-3225.

Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900KF

  • Performs up to 33% better in Total War: WARHAMMER III than Core i3-3225 - 203 vs 153 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-3225 - 24 vs 4 threads

Advantages of Intel Core i3-3225

  • Consumes up to 56% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900KF - 55 vs 125 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-12900KF doesn't have integrated graphics
This is a free version of Total War: WARHAMMER III.
Total War: WARHAMMER III

Total War: WARHAMMER III

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

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

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

203

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.8/FPS

100%

Price, €

€365.26

100%

FPS and Value 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 94 minutes ago

Intel Core i3-3225 Logo
Core i3-3225

Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012


FPS

153

75%

Value, €/FPS

Price, €

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

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

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Intel Core i3-3225 Logo
Core i3-3225

Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012

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 i3-3225 Logo
Core i3-3225

Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012


Single-Core

540

21%

Multi-Core

1142

8%

Nov 4th, 2021
Release DateSep 3rd, 2012
Core i9CollectionCore i3
Alder LakeCodenameIvy Bridge
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1155
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
16
Cores2
24
Threads4
3.2 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.3 GHz
5.2 GHzTurbo Clock SpeedNon-Turbo
125 WTDP
55 W
10 nm
Process Size22 nm
32.0xMultiplier
33.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
Intel HD 4000
Yes
OverclockableNo

PC Builds Using Core i9-12900KF or Core i3-3225

Total War: WARHAMMER III, 1920 x 1080, Ultra

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