Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-12500 outperforms the more expensive Core i7-3930K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-12500 is 3704 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-3930K.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12500
- Performs up to 55% better in Dirt 5 than Core i7-3930K - 226 vs 146 FPS
- Up to 50% cheaper than Core i7-3930K - CA$249.0 vs CA$499.0
- Up to 68% better value when playing Dirt 5 than Core i7-3930K - CA$1.1 vs CA$3.42 per FPS
- Consumes up to 50% less energy than Intel Core i7-3930K - 65 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3930K doesn't have integrated graphics
Dirt 5
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
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In Stock
Updated 82 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
FPS
226
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.1/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$249
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Buy for CA$249 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 82 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-3930K | vs | Intel Core i5-12500 |
---|---|---|
Nov 14th, 2011 | Release Date | Jan 4th, 2022 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 6 |
12 | Threads | 12 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.0 GHz |
3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.6 GHz |
130 W | TDP | 65 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 30.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |