The Core i9-12900 is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-3220 and it's also a slightly better value for money, as it's only $320.02 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-12900
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A slightly better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 24 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-3220
- Up to 78% cheaper – $91.98 vs $412.00
- Consumes up to 15% less energy – 55 vs 65 Watts
Core i9-12900 vs Core i3-3220 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-12900
Jan 4th, 2022
Average FPS
210
100%
Min 1% FPS
138
100%
Price, $
$412
22%
Value, $/FPS
$1.96/FPS
28%
Core i3-3220
Sep 3rd, 2012
Average FPS
168
80%
Min 1% FPS
113
82%
Price, $
$91.98
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.54/FPS
100%
Core i9-12900 vs Core i3-3220 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-12900 vs Core i3-3220 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-12900 vs Core i3-3220 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-12900
Jan 4th, 2022
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
30 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.4 GHz
73%
Turbo Frequency
5.1 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i3-3220
Sep 3rd, 2012
Cores
2-core
12%
L3 Cache
3 MB
10%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-12900 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-3220 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Sep 3rd, 2012 |
| $519.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 55 W |
| Performance | ||
16 | Cores | 2 |
24 | Threads | 4 |
| 2.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
| 5.1 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
30 MB | L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
