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AvailabilityMSRP in USD: $494
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Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900F outperforms the cheaper Core i3-7350K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-7350K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-12900F is 1827 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-7350K.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-7350K
- Up to 88% cheaper than Core i9-12900F - $51.6 vs $432.99
- Up to 87% better value when playing Monster Hunter: World than Core i9-12900F - $0.2 vs $1.57 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 7% better in Monster Hunter: World than Core i3-7350K - 275 vs 257 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-7350K - 24 vs 4 threads
Monster Hunter: World
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1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Intel 7th Generation Core i3-7350K 4.20 GHz FCLGA1151 Desktop Processor (BX80677I37350K)
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Core i9-12900F
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
FPS
275
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.57/FPS
12%
Price, $
$432.99
11%
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
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Highest
Core i3-7350K
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Core i9-12900F
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-7350K | vs | Intel Core i9-12900F |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Jan 4th, 2022 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Core i9 |
| Kaby Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 16 |
| 4 | Threads | 24 |
4.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.4 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.1 GHz |
| 60 W | TDP | Not Available |
| 14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
42.0x | Multiplier | 24.0x |
Intel HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
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