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Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900F outperforms the cheaper Core i3-3240T on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-12900F is 3410 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-3240T.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900F
- Performs up to 47% better in Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition than Core i3-3240T - 258 vs 175 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-3240T - 24 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3240T
- Up to 94% cheaper than Core i9-12900F - $25.7 vs $411.33
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-12900F doesn't have integrated graphics
Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) i9-12900F Hexadeca-core (16 Core) 2.40 GHz Processor - Retail Pack
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Intel Core i3-3240T CPU Used 2-Core 4-Thread Desktop Processor 2.9 GHz 3M 35W LGA1155
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Core i9-12900F
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Core i3-3240T
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i3-3240T
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
Single-Core
447
17.605356439543126%
Multi-Core
971
6.990640748740101%
Intel Core i9-12900F | 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 |
| Not Available | TDP | 35 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
| 24.0x | Multiplier | 30.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
Builds Using Core i9-12900F or Core i3-3240T
Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition, 1920 x 1080, Highest
130 FPS
$9.22/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060
Core i9-12900F
32 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$1,199
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130 FPS
$10.76/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060
Core i9-12900F
64 GB, 2 TB SSD
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$1,399
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130 FPS
$10.62/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060
Core i9-12900F
32 GB, 2 TB SSD
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$1,379.99
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130 FPS
$11.22/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060
Core i9-12900F
64 GB, 2 TB SSD
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$1,459
In Stock
130 FPS
$10.55/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060
Core i9-12900F
64 GB, 2 TB SSD
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$1,371.02
In Stock
130 FPS
$9.76/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060
Core i9-12900F
32 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$1,269
In Stock
130 FPS
$9.89/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060
Core i9-12900F
32 GB, 2 TB SSD
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$1,286.01
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130 FPS
$12.92/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060
Core i9-12900F
64 GB, 4 TB SSD
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$1,679
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130 FPS
$12.08/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060
Core i9-12900F
64 GB, 4 TB SSD
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$1,569.99
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130 FPS
$10.15/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060
Core i9-12900F
32 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$1,319.99
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