In Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020, the Core i3-330M is slower than the Core i9-12900KF. However, it's a much better value for money, as it's $176 cheaper!
Core i3-330M
- Up to 64% cheaper – $98.95 vs $274.99
- Up to 64% cheaper
- Up to 52% better value in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 – $1.05 vs $2.19/FPS
- Up to 52% better value in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020
- Consumes up to 72% less energy – 35 vs 125 Watts
- Consumes up to 72% less energy
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU using its integrated graphics
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU using its integrated graphics
Core i9-12900KF
- Up to 33% faster in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 – 125 vs 94 FPS
- Up to 33% faster in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020
- Is 11 years and 9 months newer – Nov 04, 2021 vs Jan 07, 2010
- Is 11 years and 9 months newer
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 FPS Calculator
Core i3-330M vs Core i9-12900KF: Comparison of performance and price
Core i3-330M
Jan 7th, 2010
Average FPS
94 FPS
75%
Min 1% FPS
66 FPS
71%
Price, $
$98.95
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.05/FPS
100%
Core i9-12900KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
125 FPS
100%
Min 1% FPS
93 FPS
100%
Price, $
$274.99
35%
Value, $/FPS
$2.19/FPS
48%
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-330M vs Core i9-12900KF in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-330M vs Core i9-12900KF in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-330M
Jan 7th, 2010
Cores
2-core
12%
L3 Cache
3 MB
10%
Base Frequency
2.133 GHz
67%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1066 MHz
22%
Core i9-12900KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
30 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of core specifications
Core i3-330M Jan 7th, 2010 | SpecificationsComparison of core specifications | Core i9-12900KF Nov 4th, 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Jan 7th, 2010 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
| – | MSRP | $564.00 |
Laptop | Segment | Desktop |
| LGAG1 | Socket | LGA1700 |
35W | Power Consumption | 125W |
| Other Features | ||
| 1066 MHz (DDR3) | RAM | 3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5) |
On certain motherboards (Chipset feature) | Integrated GPU | No Integrated Graphics |
| Not Overclockable | Overclock Support | Overclockable |
