Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12600K 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 i5-12600K is 3643 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-3930K.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3930K
- Up to 72% cheaper than Core i5-12600K - €54.9 vs €198.8
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600K
- Performs up to 30% better in Dying Light 2: Stay Human than Core i7-3930K - 152 vs 117 FPS
- Consumes up to 4% less energy than Intel Core i7-3930K - 125 vs 130 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-3930K - 16 vs 12 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3930K doesn't have integrated graphics
Dying Light 2: Stay Human
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High Quality Raytracing
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High Quality Raytracing
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Single-Core
606
24.73469387755102%
Multi-Core
2961
25.11024423337856%
Intel Core i7-3930K | vs | Intel Core i5-12600K |
---|---|---|
Nov 14th, 2011 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 10 |
12 | Threads | 16 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.9 GHz |
130 W | TDP | 125 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |