Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900K outperforms the more expensive Core i7-3820 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-12900K is 3552 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-3820.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900K
- Performs up to 55% better in Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege than Core i7-3820 - 717 vs 463 FPS
- Up to 15% cheaper than Core i7-3820 - $298.85 vs $349.88
- Consumes up to 4% less energy than Intel Core i7-3820 - 125 vs 130 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-3820 - 24 vs 8 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3820 doesn't have integrated graphics
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Feb 13th, 2012
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Feb 13th, 2012
Single-Core
617
23.549618320610687%
Multi-Core
2299
14.88507607640013%
Intel Core i7-3820 | vs | Intel Core i9-12900K |
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Feb 13th, 2012 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i9 |
Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 16 |
8 | Threads | 24 |
3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.2 GHz |
130 W | TDP | 125 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |