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Core i9-12900KF vs Core i5-3475S

Core i9-12900KF vs Core i5-3475S: 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 132 minutes ago

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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 132 minutes ago

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Key Differences

In short — Core i9-12900KF outperforms Core i5-3475S on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-12900KF is 3443 days newer than Core i5-3475S.

Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900KF

  • Performs up to 12% better in Fortnite than Core i5-3475S - 241 vs 215 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-3475S - 24 vs 4 threads

Advantages of Intel Core i5-3475S

  • 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 Fortnite.
Fortnite

Fortnite

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Epic

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

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

241

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.52/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 132 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-3475S Logo
Core i5-3475S

Desktop • Jun 1st, 2012


FPS

215

89%

Value, €/FPS

Price, €

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Epic

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

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Intel Core i5-3475S Logo
Core i5-3475S

Desktop • Jun 1st, 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 i5-3475S Logo
Core i5-3475S

Desktop • Jun 1st, 2012


Single-Core

600

24%

Multi-Core

1660

11%

Nov 4th, 2021
Release DateJun 1st, 2012
Core i9CollectionCore i5
Alder LakeCodenameIvy Bridge
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1155
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
16
Cores4
24
Threads4
3.2 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.9 GHz
5.2 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed3.6 GHz
125 WTDP
65 W
10 nm
Process Size22 nm
32.0x
Multiplier29.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
Intel HD 4000
Yes
OverclockableNo

PC Builds Using Core i9-12900KF or Core i5-3475S

Fortnite, 1920 x 1080, Epic

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