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Core i7-3930K vs Core i5-12600K

Core i7-3930K vs Core i5-12600K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i7-3930K

3.2 GHz | 6-core

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Intel Core i7-3930K Prozessor (3,2GHz, 12MB-Cache, Sockel 2011)

Buy for 54.9 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 78 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-12600K

3.7 GHz | 10-core

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Intel Core i5-12600K LGA1700 Tablett, 3,6 GHz, CM8071504555227

Buy for 198.8 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 79 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-3930K

3.2 GHz | 6-core

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Intel Core i7-3930K Prozessor (3,2GHz, 12MB-Cache, Sockel 2011)

Buy for 54.9 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 78 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-12600K

3.7 GHz | 10-core

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Intel Core i5-12600K LGA1700 Tablett, 3,6 GHz, CM8071504555227

Buy for 198.8 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 79 minutes ago

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
This is a free version of Dying Light 2: Stay Human.
Dying Light 2: Stay Human

Dying Light 2: Stay Human

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High Quality Raytracing

Intel Core i7-3930K Logo
Core i7-3930K

Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011


FPS

117

76.97368421052632%

Value, €/FPS

Price, €

€54.9

100%

Intel Core i7-3930K Prozessor (3,2GHz, 12MB-Cache, Sockel 2011)

Buy for 54.9 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 78 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

152

100%

Value, €/FPS

Price, €

€198.8

27%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-12600K LGA1700 Tablett, 3,6 GHz, CM8071504555227

Buy for 198.8 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 79 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High Quality Raytracing

Intel Core i7-3930K Logo
Core i7-3930K

Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-3930K Logo
Core i7-3930K

Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011


Single-Core

606

24.73469387755102%

Multi-Core

2961

25.11024423337856%

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2450

100%

Multi-Core

11792

100%

Intel Core i7-3930K

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Intel Core i5-12600K

Nov 14th, 2011Release Date
Nov 4th, 2021
Core i7CollectionCore i5
Sandy Bridge ECodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 2011SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores
10
12Threads
16
3.2 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.7 GHz
3.8 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.9 GHz
130 WTDP
125 W
32 nmProcess Size
10 nm
32.0xMultiplier
37.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
UHD Graphics 770
YesOverclockableYes

Builds Using Core i7-3930K or Core i5-12600K

Dying Light 2: Stay Human, 1920 x 1080, High Quality Raytracing

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