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Core i9-12900K vs Core i5-4430

Core i9-12900K vs Core i5-4430: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-12900K

3.2 GHz | 16-core

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Intel Core i9-12900K Desktop Processor 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for CA$409 on Amazon

In Stock

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-12900K

3.2 GHz | 16-core

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo
Intel Core i9-12900K Desktop Processor 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for CA$409 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 3054 minutes ago

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Key Differences

In short — Core i9-12900K outperforms Core i5-4430 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 Core i5-4430.

Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900K

  • Performs up to 14% better in God of War than Core i5-4430 - 193 vs 169 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-4430 - 24 vs 4 threads

Advantages of Intel Core i5-4430

  • Consumes up to 33% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900K - 84 vs 125 Watts
This is a free version of God of War.
God of War

God of War

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

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

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

193

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$2.12/FPS

100%

Price, CA$

CA$409

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i9-12900K Desktop Processor 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for CA$409 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 3054 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-4430 Logo
Core i5-4430

Desktop • Jun 2nd, 2013


FPS

169

87%

Value, CA$/FPS

Price, CA$

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

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

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Intel Core i5-4430 Logo
Core i5-4430

Desktop • 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 Core i5-4430 Logo
Core i5-4430

Desktop • Jun 2nd, 2013


Single-Core

1010

38%

Multi-Core

2847

18%

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo

Intel Core i9-12900K

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Intel Core i5-4430 Logo

Intel Core i5-4430

Nov 4th, 2021
Release DateJun 2nd, 2013
Core i9CollectionCore i5
Alder LakeCodenameHaswell
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1150
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
16
Cores4
24
Threads4
3.2 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.0 GHz
5.2 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed3.2 GHz
125 WTDP
84 W
10 nm
Process Size22 nm
32.0x
Multiplier30.0x
UHD Graphics 770Integrated GraphicsIntel HD 4600
Yes
OverclockableNo

Builds Using Core i9-12900K or Core i5-4430

God of War, 1920 x 1080, Ultra

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