Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900KF outperforms the more expensive Core i7-3930K on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-12900KF is 3643 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-3930K.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900KF
- Performs up to 40% better in Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition than Core i7-3930K - 258 vs 184 FPS
- Up to 44% cheaper than Core i7-3930K - €303.9 vs €546.05
- 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 - 24 vs 12 threads
Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
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Game Graphics
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Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Single-Core
606
23.839496459480724%
Multi-Core
2961
19.897856326859753%
Intel Core i9-12900KF | vs | Intel Core i7-3930K |
---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Nov 14th, 2011 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i7 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge E |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
16 | Cores | 6 |
24 | Threads | 12 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
125 W | TDP | 130 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |