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AvailabilityMSRP in USD: $494
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MSRP in USD: $494
Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900F outperforms the cheaper Core i3-3210 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-3210 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-12900F is 3290 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-3210.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3210
- Up to 83% cheaper than Core i9-12900F - $70.0 vs $411.33
- Up to 75% better value when playing Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition than Core i9-12900F - $0.4 vs $1.59 per FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-12900F doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900F
- Performs up to 46% better in Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition than Core i3-3210 - 258 vs 177 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-3210 - 24 vs 4 threads
Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Intel Core i3-3210 3.20GHz LGA 1155 Processor BX80637I33210
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Core i9-12900F
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
FPS
258
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.59/FPS
25%
Price, $
$411.33
17%
FPS Winner
Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) i9-12900F Hexadeca-core (16 Core) 2.40 GHz Processor - Retail Pack
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Core i3-3210
Desktop • Jan 1st, 2013
Core i9-12900F
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-3210 | vs | Intel Core i9-12900F |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1st, 2013 | Release Date | Jan 4th, 2022 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Core i9 |
| Ivy Bridge | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 16 |
| 4 | Threads | 24 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.4 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.1 GHz |
| 55 W | TDP | Not Available |
| 22 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 24.0x |
Intel HD 2500 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
Builds Using Core i3-3210 or Core i9-12900F
Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition, 1920 x 1080, Highest
130 FPS
$9.22/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060
Core i9-12900F
32 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$1,199
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130 FPS
$10.76/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060
Core i9-12900F
64 GB, 2 TB SSD
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$1,399
In Stock
130 FPS
$9.99/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060
Core i9-12900F
32 GB, 2 TB SSD
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$1,299
In Stock
130 FPS
$10.15/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060
Core i9-12900F
32 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$1,319.99
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130 FPS
$11.22/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060
Core i9-12900F
64 GB, 2 TB SSD
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$1,459
In Stock
130 FPS
$9.76/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060
Core i9-12900F
32 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$1,269
In Stock
130 FPS
$12.92/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060
Core i9-12900F
64 GB, 4 TB SSD
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$1,679
In Stock
130 FPS
$12.3/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060
Core i9-12900F
64 GB, 4 TB SSD
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$1,599
In Stock
130 FPS
$10.53/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060
Core i9-12900F
64 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$1,369
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130 FPS
$10.65/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060
Core i9-12900F
64 GB, 2 TB SSD
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