Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900K outperforms the cheaper Core i3-7350K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-7350K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-12900K is 1766 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-7350K.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900K
- Performs up to 10% better in Sons Of The Forest than Core i3-7350K - 112 vs 102 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-7350K - 24 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-7350K
- Up to 83% cheaper than Core i9-12900K - $56.99 vs $329.99
- Up to 81% better value when playing Sons Of The Forest than Core i9-12900K - $0.56 vs $2.95 per FPS
- Consumes up to 52% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900K - 60 vs 125 Watts
Sons Of The Forest
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
112
100%
Value, $/FPS
$2.95/FPS
18%
Price, $
$329.99
17%
FPS Winner
Buy for $329.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 19 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
102
91%
Value, $/FPS
$0.56/FPS
100%
Price, $
$56.99
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $56.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 19 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-12900K | vs | Intel Core i3-7350K |
---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i3 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Kaby Lake |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
16 | Cores | 2 |
24 | Threads | 4 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.2 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
125 W | TDP | 60 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 42.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |