Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12400 outperforms the cheaper Core i7-3930K on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-12400 is 3704 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-3930K.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12400
- Performs up to 9% better in Assassin's Creed Valhalla than Core i7-3930K - 185 vs 169 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
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3930K
- Up to 84% cheaper than Core i5-12400 - €54.9 vs €349.0
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Single-Core
606
27.81092244148692%
Multi-Core
2961
33.46897253306205%
Intel Core i5-12400 | vs | Intel Core i7-3930K |
---|---|---|
Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Nov 14th, 2011 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i7 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge E |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 6 |
12 | Threads | 12 |
2.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
4.4 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 130 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
25.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
UHD Graphics 730 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |