Key Differences
In short — Core i7-12700K outperforms the cheaper Core i3-4130 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-12700K is 2986 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-4130.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700K
- Performs up to 22% better in Watch Dogs: Legion than Core i3-4130 - 163 vs 134 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-4130 - 20 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-4130
- Up to 82% cheaper than Core i7-12700K - $29.98 vs $164.5
- Consumes up to 57% less energy than Intel Core i7-12700K - 54 vs 125 Watts
Watch Dogs: Legion
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2013
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2013
Single-Core
995
39.31252469379692%
Multi-Core
1960
14.312837739155833%
Intel Core i7-12700K | vs | Intel Core i3-4130 |
---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2013 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Haswell |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
12 | Cores | 2 |
20 | Threads | 4 |
3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
5.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
125 W | TDP | 54 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4400 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |