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Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900KF outperforms the cheaper Core i3-560 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-560 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-12900KF is 4085 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-560.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-560
- Up to 78% cheaper than Core i9-12900KF - $60.0 vs $272.99
- Up to 71% better value when playing Watch Dogs: Legion than Core i9-12900KF - $0.48 vs $1.67 per FPS
- Consumes up to 42% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900KF - 73 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-12900KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900KF
- Performs up to 30% better in Watch Dogs: Legion than Core i3-560 - 163 vs 125 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-560 - 24 vs 4 threads
Watch Dogs: Legion
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Intel Core i3-560 Processor 3.33 GHz 4 MB Cache Socket LGA1156
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Core i9-12900KF
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
163
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.67/FPS
28%
Price, $
$272.99
21%
FPS Winner
Intel Core i9-12900KF Gaming Desktop Processor 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i3-560
Desktop • Aug 29th, 2010
Core i9-12900KF
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-560 | vs | Intel Core i9-12900KF |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 29th, 2010 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Core i9 |
| Clarkdale | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Intel Socket 1156 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 16 |
| 4 | Threads | 24 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.2 GHz |
73 W | TDP | 125 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
| 25.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
Intel HD | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
Builds Using Core i3-560 or Core i9-12900KF
Watch Dogs: Legion, 1920 x 1080, Ultra
75 FPS
$22.67/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060
Core i9-12900KF
32 GB, 4 TB HDD
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107 FPS
$17.47/FPS
GeForce RTX 3080
Core i9-12900KF
32 GB, N/A Storage
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$1,869
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89 FPS
$30.11/FPS
GeForce RTX 3070
Core i9-12900KF
16 GB, N/A Storage
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$2,679.99
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116 FPS
$47.41/FPS
GeForce RTX 3090
Core i9-12900KF
16 GB, 1 TB HDD
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$5,499
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115 FPS
$33.18/FPS
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
Core i9-12900KF
16 GB, 2 TB HDD
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$3,816
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108 FPS
$23.15/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070
Core i9-12900KF
32 GB, 1 TB SSD + 4 TB HDD
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$2,499.99
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115 FPS
$21.5/FPS
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
Core i9-12900KF
32 GB, 1 TB SSD + 2 TB HDD
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$2,473
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95 FPS
$20/FPS
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
Core i9-12900KF
32 GB, N/A Storage
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$1,899.99
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116 FPS
$41.37/FPS
GeForce RTX 3090
Core i9-12900KF
16 GB, N/A Storage
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$4,799
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116 FPS
$47.41/FPS
GeForce RTX 3090
Core i9-12900KF
32 GB, 2 TB SSD + 2 TB HDD
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$5,499
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