In The Callisto Protocol, the Core i7-2960XM is quite a bit slower than the Core i9-12900K. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Core i7-2960XM
- Consumes up to 56% less energy – 55 vs 125 Watts
- Consumes up to 56% less energy
Core i9-12900K
- Up to 50% faster in The Callisto Protocol – 159 vs 106 FPS
- Up to 50% faster in The Callisto Protocol
- Is 10 years and 2 months newer – Nov 04, 2021 vs Sep 04, 2011
- Is 10 years and 2 months newer
The Callisto Protocol FPS Calculator
Core i7-2960XM vs Core i9-12900K: Comparison of performance and price
All items are out of stock
Core i9-12900K
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
159 FPS
100%
Min 1% FPS
115 FPS
100%
Price, $
$300.33
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.88/FPS
100%
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-2960XM vs Core i9-12900K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-2960XM vs Core i9-12900K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-2960XM
Sep 4th, 2011
Cores
4-core
25%
L3 Cache
8 MB
27%
Base Frequency
2.7 GHz
84%
Turbo Frequency
3.7 GHz
71%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
33%
Core i9-12900K
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 i7-2960XM Sep 4th, 2011 | SpecificationsComparison of core specifications | Core i9-12900K Nov 4th, 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Sep 4th, 2011 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
| $1,096.00 | MSRP | $599.00 |
Laptop | Segment | Desktop |
| LGAG2 (988B) | Socket | LGA1700 |
55W | Power Consumption | 125W |
| Other Features | ||
| 1600 MHz (DDR3) | RAM | 3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5) |
| Intel HD 3000 | Integrated GPU | UHD Graphics 770 |
| Overclockable | Overclock Support | Overclockable |
