Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900K outperforms the cheaper Core i3-9350KF on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-9350KF is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-12900K is 1031 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-9350KF.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-9350KF
- Up to 40% cheaper than Core i9-12900K - $198.94 vs $331.53
- Up to 30% better value when playing Far Cry 5 than Core i9-12900K - $0.94 vs $1.35 per FPS
- Consumes up to 27% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900K - 91 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900K
- Performs up to 16% better in Far Cry 5 than Core i3-9350KF - 245 vs 212 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-9350KF - 24 vs 4 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i3-9350KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Far Cry 5
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 8th, 2019
FPS
212
86%
Value, $/FPS
$0.94/FPS
100%
Price, $
$198.94
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $198.94 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 60 minutes ago
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
245
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.35/FPS
69%
Price, $
$331.53
60%
FPS Winner
Buy for $331.53 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 61 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 8th, 2019
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-9350KF | vs | Intel Core i9-12900K |
---|---|---|
Jan 8th, 2019 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i9 |
Coffee Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 16 |
4 | Threads | 24 |
4.0 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
4.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.2 GHz |
91 W | TDP | 125 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
40.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
No | Overclockable | Yes |