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Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900K outperforms the cheaper Core i7-930 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-930 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-12900K is 4267 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-930.
Advantages of Core i7-930
- Up to 49% cheaper than Core i9-12900K - $117.67 vs $230.09
- Up to 39% better value when playing HITMAN 3 than Core i9-12900K - $0.70 vs $1.15 per FPS
Advantages of Core i9-12900K
- Performs up to 19% better in HITMAN 3 than Core i7-930 - 223 vs 187 FPS
- Consumes up to 4% less energy than Intel Core i7-930 - 125 vs 130 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-930 - 24 vs 8 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-930 doesn't have integrated graphics
HITMAN 3
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i7-930
Desktop • Feb 28th, 2010
FPS
187
84%
Value, €/FPS
€0.7/FPS
100%
Price, €
€130.61
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i7 Processor i7-930 2.80GHz 8 MB LGA1366 CPU, Retail BX80601930
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Intel Core i9-12900K Gaming Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W
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With selected game settings
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i7-930
Desktop • Feb 28th, 2010
Core i9-12900K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i7-930 | vs | Core i9-12900K |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 28th, 2010 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i9 |
| Bloomfield | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Intel Socket 1366 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 16 |
| 8 | Threads | 24 |
| 2.8 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
| 3.1 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.2 GHz |
| 130 W | TDP | 125 W |
| 45 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
| 21.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
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