Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900KF outperforms the cheaper Core i5-3450 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-3450 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-12900KF is 3476 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-3450.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900KF
- Performs up to 12% better in Fortnite than Core i5-3450 - 241 vs 215 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-3450 - 24 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-3450
- Up to 36% cheaper than Core i9-12900KF - €239.68 vs €372.68
- Up to 28% better value when playing Fortnite than Core i9-12900KF - €1.11 vs €1.55 per FPS
- Consumes up to 38% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900KF - 77 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-12900KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Fortnite
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
241
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.55/FPS
71%
Price, €
€372.68
64%
FPS Winner
Buy for €372.68 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 204 minutes ago
Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012
FPS
215
89%
Value, €/FPS
€1.11/FPS
100%
Price, €
€239.68
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €239.68 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 203 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-12900KF | vs | Intel Core i5-3450 |
---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Apr 29th, 2012 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i5 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
16 | Cores | 4 |
24 | Threads | 4 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.1 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
125 W | TDP | 77 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 31.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |