Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900K outperforms Core i7-3720QM on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-12900K is 3476 days newer than Core i7-3720QM.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900K
- Performs up to 13% better in F1 22 than Core i7-3720QM - 289 vs 256 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-3720QM - 24 vs 8 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3720QM
- Consumes up to 64% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900K - 45 vs 125 Watts
F1 22
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
289
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.14/FPS
100%
Price, $
$329.99
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Mobile • Apr 29th, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-12900K | vs | Intel Core i7-3720QM |
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Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Apr 29th, 2012 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i7 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel BGA 1224 |
Desktop | Segment | Mobile |
16 | Cores | 4 |
24 | Threads | 8 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.6 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
125 W | TDP | 45 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 26.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |