Key Differences
In short — Core i7-12700K outperforms the cheaper Core i7-4930K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-4930K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-12700K is 2986 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-4930K.
Advantages of Core i7-4930K
- Up to 53% cheaper than Core i7-12700K - $79.54 vs $168.01
- Up to 36% better value when playing Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 than Core i7-12700K - $0.94 vs $1.46 per FPS
Advantages of Core i7-12700K
- Performs up to 36% better in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 than Core i7-4930K - 128 vs 94 FPS
- Consumes up to 4% less energy than Intel Core i7-4930K - 125 vs 130 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-4930K - 20 vs 12 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-4930K doesn't have integrated graphics
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2013
FPS
94
73%
Value, €/FPS
€0.94/FPS
100%
Price, €
€88.29
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €88.29 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 48 minutes ago
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
128
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.46/FPS
64%
Price, €
€186.49
47%
FPS Winner
Buy for €186.49 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 56 minutes ago
Trending Games
With selected game settings
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2013
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i7-4930K | vs | Core i7-12700K |
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Sep 1st, 2013 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Ivy Bridge E | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 12 |
12 | Threads | 20 |
3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
3.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.0 GHz |
130 W | TDP | 125 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
34.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |