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AvailabilityMSRP in USD: $349
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MSRP in USD: $349
Key Differences
In short — Core i7-12700 outperforms the cheaper Core i7-3930K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-3930K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-12700 is 3725 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-3930K.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3930K
- Up to 27% cheaper than Core i7-12700 - $142.59 vs $194.12
- Up to 17% better value when playing F1 22 than Core i7-12700 - $0.62 vs $0.75 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700
- Performs up to 12% better in F1 22 than Core i7-3930K - 287 vs 256 FPS
- Consumes up to 50% less energy than Intel Core i7-3930K - 65 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3930K doesn't have integrated graphics
F1 22
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Core i7-3930K
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
FPS
256
89%
Value, €/FPS
€0.62/FPS
100%
Price, €
€158.27
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i7-3930K Hexa-Core Processor 3.2 Ghz 12 MB Cache LGA 2011 - BX80619I73930K
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In Stock
Updated 52 minutes ago
Core i7-12700
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
FPS
287
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.75/FPS
82%
Price, €
€215.47
73%
FPS Winner
Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) i7-12700 Dodeca-core (12 Core) 2.10 GHz Processor - Retail Pack
Buy for €215.47 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 52 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Core i7-3930K
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Core i7-12700
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-3930K | vs | Intel Core i7-12700 |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 14th, 2011 | Release Date | Jan 25th, 2022 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 6 | Cores | 8 |
| 12 | Threads | 16 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.1 GHz |
| 3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.9 GHz |
| 130 W | TDP | 65 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 21.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
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