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Core i7-3930K vs Core i7-12700K

Core i7-3930K vs Core i7-12700K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i7-3930K

3.2 GHz | 6-core

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Intel Core i7-3930K Hexa-Core Processor 3.2 Ghz 12 MB Cache LGA 2011 - BX80619I73930K

Buy for 252.25 on Amazon

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Core i7-12700K

3.6 GHz | 12-core

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Intel Core i7-12700K Gaming Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 12 (8P+4E) Cores up to 5.0 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for 186.49 on Amazon

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Updated 16 minutes ago

Core i7-3930K

3.2 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i7-3930K Logo
Intel Core i7-3930K Hexa-Core Processor 3.2 Ghz 12 MB Cache LGA 2011 - BX80619I73930K

Buy for 252.25 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 15 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Core i7-12700K

3.6 GHz | 12-core

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo
Intel Core i7-12700K Gaming Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 12 (8P+4E) Cores up to 5.0 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for 186.49 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 16 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i7-12700K outperforms the more expensive Core i7-3930K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i7-12700K is 3643 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-3930K.

Advantages of Core i7-12700K

  • Performs up to 16% better in Baldur's Gate 3 than Core i7-3930K - 128 vs 110 FPS
  • Up to 26% cheaper than Core i7-3930K - $168.01 vs $227.25
  • Up to 36% better value when playing Baldur's Gate 3 than Core i7-3930K - $1.46 vs $2.29 per 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 - 20 vs 12 threads
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3930K doesn't have integrated graphics
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Baldur's Gate 3

Baldur's Gate 3

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

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

Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011


FPS

110

86%

Value, €/FPS

€2.29/FPS

64%

Price, €

€252.25

73%

Intel Core i7-3930K Hexa-Core Processor 3.2 Ghz 12 MB Cache LGA 2011 - BX80619I73930K

Buy for 252.25 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 15 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo
Core i7-12700K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

128

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.46/FPS

100%

Price, €

€186.49

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i7-12700K Gaming Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 12 (8P+4E) Cores up to 5.0 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for 186.49 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 16 minutes ago

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With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

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Core i7-3930K

Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011

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Core i7-12700K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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

Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011


Single-Core

606

24%

Multi-Core

2961

22%

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo
Core i7-12700K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2531

100%

Multi-Core

13694

100%

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Core i7-3930K

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Core i7-12700K

Nov 14th, 2011Release Date
Core i7CollectionCore i7
Sandy Bridge ECodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 2011SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores
12Threads
3.2 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.8 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
130 WTDP
32 nmProcess Size
32.0xMultiplier
NoneIntegrated Graphics
YesOverclockableYes

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