Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900K outperforms Xeon E3-1220 v2 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-12900K is 3461 days newer than Xeon E3-1220 v2.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900K
- Performs up to 17% better in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II than Xeon E3-1220 v2 - 225 vs 192 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Xeon E3-1220 v2 - 24 vs 4 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Xeon E3-1220 v2 doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Xeon E3-1220 v2
- Consumes up to 45% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900K - 69 vs 125 Watts
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Extreme
TOP 5 Games
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1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Extreme
Core i9-12900K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Xeon E3-1220 v2
Server/Workstation • May 14th, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-12900K | vs | Intel Xeon E3-1220 v2 |
|---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | May 14th, 2012 |
| Core i9 | Collection | Xeon E3 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Server |
16 | Cores | 4 |
24 | Threads | 4 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.1 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
| 125 W | TDP | 69 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 31.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
