Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900K outperforms the cheaper Core i7-3770K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-3770K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-12900K is 3476 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-3770K.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3770K
- Up to 45% cheaper than Core i9-12900K - $175.0 vs $316.75
- Up to 38% better value when playing ARK: Survival Evolved than Core i9-12900K - $1.48 vs $2.38 per FPS
- Consumes up to 38% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900K - 77 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900K
- Performs up to 13% better in ARK: Survival Evolved than Core i7-3770K - 133 vs 118 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-3770K - 24 vs 8 threads
ARK: Survival Evolved
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012
FPS
118
88%
Value, $/FPS
$1.48/FPS
100%
Price, $
$175
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $175 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 62 minutes ago
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
133
100%
Value, $/FPS
$2.38/FPS
62%
Price, $
$316.75
55%
FPS Winner
Buy for $316.75 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 63 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-3770K | vs | Intel Core i9-12900K |
---|---|---|
Apr 29th, 2012 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i9 |
Ivy Bridge | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 16 |
8 | Threads | 24 |
3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
3.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.2 GHz |
77 W | TDP | 125 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
35.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
Intel HD 4000 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |