Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900K outperforms Core i3-3120M on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-12900K is 3322 days newer than Core i3-3120M.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900K
- Performs up to 37% better in Valorant than Core i3-3120M - 932 vs 678 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-3120M - 24 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3120M
- Consumes up to 72% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900K - 35 vs 125 Watts
Valorant
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
932
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.58/FPS
100%
Price, $
$536.98
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Mobile • Sep 30th, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-12900K | vs | Intel Core i3-3120M |
---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Sep 30th, 2012 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i3 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel BGA 1023 |
Desktop | Segment | Mobile |
16 | Cores | 2 |
24 | Threads | 4 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.5 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
125 W | TDP | 35 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 25.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |