In Control, the Core i3-8300 is slightly slower than the Core i9-12900KF. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Core i3-8300
- Consumes up to 50% less energy – 62 vs 125 Watts
- Consumes up to 50% 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 2% faster in Control – 253 vs 249 FPS
- Up to 2% faster in Control
- Is 3 years and 8 months newer – Nov 04, 2021 vs Feb 14, 2018
- Is 3 years and 8 months newer
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Core i3-8300 vs Core i9-12900KF: Comparison of performance and price
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![Intel Core i9 [12th Gen] i9-12900KF Hexadeca-core [16 Core] 3.20 GHz Processor - OEM Pack](https://howmanyfps.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/static/cpus/B09LMQ7XGX.jpg)
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-8300 vs Core i9-12900KF in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-8300 vs Core i9-12900KF in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-8300
Feb 14th, 2018
Cores
4-core
25%
L3 Cache
8 MB
27%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
50%
Core i9-12900KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
30 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
86%
Turbo Frequency
5.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of core specifications
Core i3-8300 Feb 14th, 2018 | SpecificationsComparison of core specifications | Core i9-12900KF Nov 4th, 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Feb 14th, 2018 | Released | Nov 4th, 2021 |
$138.00 | MSRP | $564.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| LGA1151 | Socket | LGA1700 |
62 W | Power Consumption | 125 W |
| Other Features | ||
| 2400 MHz (DDR4) | RAM | 3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5) |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated GPU | No Integrated Graphics |
| Not Overclockable | Overclock Support | Overclockable |
