The Core i9-12900 is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-3770, however, it's a worse value for money, as it's $332.00 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-12900
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 16% less energy – 65 vs 77 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 24 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-3770
- Up to 81% cheaper – $80.00 vs $412.00
- A better value for money for gaming
Core i9-12900 vs Core i7-3770 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
19%
Value, $/FPS
$1.96/FPS
23%
Core i9-12900 vs Core i7-3770 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-12900 vs Core i7-3770 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-12900 vs Core i7-3770 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
71%
Turbo Frequency
5.1 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i7-3770
Apr 29th, 2012
Cores
4-core
25%
L3 Cache
8 MB
27%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
76%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
33%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-12900 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-3770 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Apr 29th, 2012 |
| $519.00 | MSRP | $278.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
65 W | Power Consumption | 77 W |
| Performance | ||
16 | Cores | 4 |
24 | Threads | 8 |
| 2.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
5.1 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.9 GHz |
30 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
