The Core i9-12900 is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Phenom II X4 820, however, it's a slightly worse value for money, as it's $363.98 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-12900
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 32% less energy – 65 vs 95 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 24 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Phenom II X4 820
- Up to 88% cheaper – $48.02 vs $412.00
- A slightly better value for money for gaming
Core i9-12900 vs Phenom II X4 820 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
11%
Value, $/FPS
$1.96/FPS
15%
Phenom II X4 820
Sep 1st, 2009
Average FPS
164
78%
Min 1% FPS
111
80%
Price, $
$48.02
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.29/FPS
100%
Core i9-12900 vs Phenom II X4 820 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 Phenom II X4 820 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-12900 vs Phenom II X4 820 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
86%
Turbo Frequency
5.1 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Phenom II X4 820
Sep 1st, 2009
Cores
4-core
25%
L3 Cache
4 MB
13%
Base Frequency
2.8 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
28%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-12900 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Phenom II X4 820 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2009 |
| $519.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | AMD Socket AM3 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Deneb |
65 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
16 | Cores | 4 |
24 | Threads | 4 |
| 2.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.8 GHz |
| 5.1 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
30 MB | L3 Cache | 4 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1333 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | On certain motherboards (Chipset feature) |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
