i9-12900KF vs i5-3340M

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-3340M
2013
2 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
1.76
Core i9-12900KF
2021
16 cores / 24 threads, 125 Watt
26.87
+1427%

Core i9-12900KF outperforms Core i5-3340M by a whopping 1427% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-3340M and Core i9-12900KF processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2040186
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data37.22
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i5Intel Core i9
Power efficiency4.5919.60
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Alder Lake, Golden Cove, Gracemont (2021)
Release date1 January 2013 (11 years ago)27 October 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$225$564

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-3340M and Core i9-12900KF basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads424
Base clock speed2.7 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.4 GHz5.2 GHz
Bus typeno dataDMI 4.0
Bus rate5 GT/s8 × 16 GT/s
Multiplierno data32
L1 cache64K (per core)768 KB
L2 cache256K (per core)4 MB
L3 cache3 MB (shared)6 MB
Chip lithography22 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size118 mm2215.25 mm2
Maximum core temperature105 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-3340M and Core i9-12900KF compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCBGA1023,FCPGA988FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-3340M and Core i9-12900KF. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® AVXIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
Demand Based Switching-no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i5-3340M and Core i9-12900KF technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB++
Secure Key++
Identity Protection+-
OS Guardno data+
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-3340M and Core i9-12900KF are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-3340M and Core i9-12900KF. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size32 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s76.805 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 4000no data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.25 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-3340M and Core i9-12900KF integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
SDVO+no data
CRT+no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-3340M and Core i9-12900KF.

PCIe version3.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes1620

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i5-3340M 1.76
i9-12900KF 26.87
+1427%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i5-3340M 2695
i9-12900KF 41119
+1426%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i5-3340M 524
i9-12900KF 2596
+395%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i5-3340M 1046
i9-12900KF 15044
+1338%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.76 26.87
Recency 1 January 2013 27 October 2021
Physical cores 2 16
Threads 4 24
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 125 Watt

i5-3340M has 257.1% lower power consumption.

i9-12900KF, on the other hand, has a 1426.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 8 years, and 700% more physical cores and 500% more threads.

The Core i9-12900KF is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-3340M in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i5-3340M is a notebook processor while Core i9-12900KF is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-3340M and Core i9-12900KF, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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