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AvailabilityMSRP in USD: $409
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Key Differences
In short — Core i7-12700K outperforms the cheaper Core i3-4130 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-4130 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-12700K is 2986 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-4130.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-4130
- Up to 83% cheaper than Core i7-12700K - $30.07 vs $173.28
- Up to 81% better value when playing Fortnite than Core i7-12700K - $0.15 vs $0.8 per FPS
- Consumes up to 57% less energy than Intel Core i7-12700K - 54 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700K
- Performs up to 10% better in Fortnite than Core i3-4130 - 241 vs 220 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-4130 - 20 vs 4 threads
Fortnite
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Core i3-4130
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2013
FPS
220
91%
Value, €/FPS
€0.15/FPS
100%
Price, €
€33.38
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i3-4130 3.4 3 FCLGA 1150 Processor BX80646I34130
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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
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Core i3-4130
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2013
Core i7-12700K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-4130 | vs | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1st, 2013 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Haswell | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Intel Socket 1150 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 12 |
| 4 | Threads | 20 |
| 3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.0 GHz |
54 W | TDP | 125 W |
| 22 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
| 34.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
| Intel HD 4400 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
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