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Core i9-12900K vs Xeon E3-1220 v3

Core i9-12900K vs Xeon E3-1220 v3: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Availability

MSRP in USD: $599

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MSRP in USD: $203

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Key Differences

In short — Core i9-12900K outperforms Xeon E3-1220 v3 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-12900K is 3077 days newer than Xeon E3-1220 v3.

Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900K

  • Performs up to 14% better in Valheim than Xeon E3-1220 v3 - 224 vs 197 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Xeon E3-1220 v3 - 24 vs 4 threads
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Xeon E3-1220 v3 doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Intel Xeon E3-1220 v3

  • Consumes up to 36% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900K - 80 vs 125 Watts
This is a free version of Valheim.
Valheim

Valheim

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Highest

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo
Core i9-12900K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

224

100%

Value, $/FPS

Price, $

FPS Winner

Intel Xeon E3-1220 v3 Logo
Xeon E3-1220 v3

Server/Workstation • Jun 2nd, 2013


FPS

197

87%

Value, $/FPS

Price, $

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Highest

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo
Core i9-12900K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Intel Xeon E3-1220 v3 Logo
Xeon E3-1220 v3

Server/Workstation • Jun 2nd, 2013

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo
Core i9-12900K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2620

100%

Multi-Core

15445

100%

Intel Xeon E3-1220 v3 Logo
Xeon E3-1220 v3

Server/Workstation • Jun 2nd, 2013


Single-Core

1109

42%

Multi-Core

3188

20%

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo

Intel Core i9-12900K

vs
Intel Xeon E3-1220 v3 Logo

Intel Xeon E3-1220 v3

Nov 4th, 2021
Release DateJun 2nd, 2013
Core i9CollectionXeon E3
Alder LakeCodenameHaswell
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1150
Desktop
Segment
Server
16
Cores4
24
Threads4
3.2 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.1 GHz
5.2 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed3.5 GHz
125 WTDP
80 W
10 nm
Process Size22 nm
32.0x
Multiplier31.0x
UHD Graphics 770
Integrated GraphicsNone
Yes
OverclockableNo

Builds Using Core i9-12900K or Xeon E3-1220 v3

Valheim, 1920 x 1080, Highest

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