Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900KF 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 i9-12900KF is 1766 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-7350K.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-7350K
- Up to 81% cheaper than Core i9-12900KF - $51.6 vs $272.99
- Up to 78% better value when playing Far Cry 5 than Core i9-12900KF - $0.25 vs $1.13 per FPS
- Consumes up to 52% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900KF - 60 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 15% better in Far Cry 5 than Core i3-7350K - 242 vs 210 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-7350K - 24 vs 4 threads
Far Cry 5
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
210
86%
Value, $/FPS
$0.25/FPS
100%
Price, $
$51.6
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $51.6 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 7453 minutes ago
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
242
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.13/FPS
22%
Price, $
$272.99
18%
FPS Winner
Buy for $272.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 7453 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-7350K | vs | Intel Core i9-12900KF |
---|---|---|
Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
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 | 3.2 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.2 GHz |
60 W | TDP | 125 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
42.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
Intel HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |