Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i9-12900KF outperforms the more expensive Core i7-3930K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i9-12900KF is 3643 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-3930K.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900KF
- Performs up to 9% better in Metro Exodus than Core i7-3930K - 152 vs 140 FPS
- Up to 3% cheaper than Core i7-3930K - $199.61 vs $204.73
- Up to 10% better value when playing Metro Exodus than Core i7-3930K - $1.46 vs $1.62 per FPS
- Consumes up to 4% less energy than Intel Core i7-3930K - 125 vs 130 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-3930K - 24 vs 12 threads
Metro Exodus
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Extreme
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Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
152
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.46/FPS
100%
Price, €
€221.57
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Extreme
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-3930K | vs | Intel Core i9-12900KF |
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Nov 14th, 2011 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i9 |
Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 16 |
12 | Threads | 24 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.2 GHz |
130 W | TDP | 125 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |