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Key Differences
In short — Core i7-12700K outperforms Core i5-3230M on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-12700K is 3229 days newer than Core i5-3230M.
Advantages of Core i5-3230M
- Consumes up to 72% less energy than Intel Core i7-12700K - 35 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of Core i7-12700K
- Performs up to 4% better in Control than Core i5-3230M - 206 vs 199 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-3230M - 20 vs 4 threads
Control
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Core i7-12700K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
206
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.33/FPS
100%
Price, €
€274.65
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Intel Core i7-12700K Box.
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My Games
With selected game settings
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Core i5-3230M
Mobile • Jan 1st, 2013
Core i7-12700K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i5-3230M | vs | Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1st, 2013 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Ivy Bridge | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Intel BGA 1023 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 12 |
| 4 | Threads | 20 |
| 2.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
| 3.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.0 GHz |
35 W | TDP | 125 W |
| 22 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
| 26.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
| Intel HD 4000 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
Builds Using Core i5-3230M or Core i7-12700K
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