Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900 outperforms Core i3-3240T on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-12900 is 3410 days newer than Core i3-3240T.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900
- Performs up to 23% better in Overwatch 2 than Core i3-3240T - 391 vs 317 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-3240T - 24 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3240T
- Consumes up to 46% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900 - 35 vs 65 Watts
Overwatch 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
FPS
317
81%
Value, $/FPS
$0.08/FPS
100%
Price, $
$25.7
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $25.7 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 200 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-12900 | vs | Intel Core i3-3240T |
---|---|---|
Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Sep 3rd, 2012 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i3 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
16 | Cores | 2 |
24 | Threads | 4 |
2.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.9 GHz |
5.1 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
65 W | TDP | 35 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
24.0x | Multiplier | 30.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |