The Core i7-3930K is at least 2x slower gaming CPU than the Core i7-12700. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i7-3930K
The Core i7-12700 is better in every way
Advantages of the Core i7-12700
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 50% less energy – 65 vs 130 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 12 threads
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i7-3930K vs Core i7-12700 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-3930K
Nov 14th, 2011
Average FPS
190
83%
Min 1% FPS
134
86%
Price, £
Out of Stock
Value, £/FPS
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Core i7-12700
Jan 19th, 2022
Average FPS
228
100%
Min 1% FPS
156
100%
Price, £
Out of Stock
Value, £/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i7-3930K vs Core i7-12700 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-3930K vs Core i7-12700 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-3930K vs Core i7-12700 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-3930K
Nov 14th, 2011
Cores
6-core
50%
L3 Cache
12 MB
48%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.8 GHz
78%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
33%
Core i7-12700
Jan 19th, 2022
Cores
12-core
100%
L3 Cache
25 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.1 GHz
66%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-3930K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-12700 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Nov 14th, 2011 | Release Date | Jan 19th, 2022 |
| $5.83 | MSRP | $3.49 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Sandy Bridge-E | Codename | Alder Lake-S |
| 130 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
| 6 | Cores | 12 |
| 12 | Threads | 20 |
3.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.1 GHz |
| 3.8 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.9 GHz |
| 12 MB | L3 Cache | 25 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1600 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
