Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900KF outperforms the cheaper Core i3-3250 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-3250 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-12900KF is 3070 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-3250.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900KF
- Performs up to 20% better in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt than Core i3-3250 - 186 vs 155 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-3250 - 24 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3250
- Up to 79% cheaper than Core i9-12900KF - $56.34 vs $272.99
- Up to 76% better value when playing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt than Core i9-12900KF - $0.36 vs $1.47 per FPS
- Consumes up to 56% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900KF - 55 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-12900KF doesn't have integrated graphics
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra+
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
186
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.47/FPS
24%
Price, $
$272.99
20%
FPS Winner
Buy for $272.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 15046 minutes ago
Desktop • Jun 9th, 2013
FPS
155
83%
Value, $/FPS
$0.36/FPS
100%
Price, $
$56.34
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $56.34 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 15046 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra+
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Desktop • Jun 9th, 2013
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-12900KF | vs | Intel Core i3-3250 |
---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Jun 9th, 2013 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i3 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
16 | Cores | 2 |
24 | Threads | 4 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
125 W | TDP | 55 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 35.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |