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Core i7-4930K vs Core i5-12400

Core i7-4930K vs Core i5-12400: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i7-4930K

3.4 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i7-4930K Logo
Intel BX80633I74930K Boxed Intel Core i7-4930K Ivy Bridge Processor, 12 MB Cache, 3.40 GHz, Nero

Buy for 182.45 on Amazon

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Updated 185 minutes ago

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Core i5-12400

2.5 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-12400 Logo
CPU CORE I5-12400 S1700 Box/2.5G BX8071512400 S RL4V IN

Buy for 164.13 on Amazon

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Updated 185 minutes ago

Core i7-4930K

3.4 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i7-4930K Logo
Intel BX80633I74930K Boxed Intel Core i7-4930K Ivy Bridge Processor, 12 MB Cache, 3.40 GHz, Nero

Buy for 182.45 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 185 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Core i5-12400

2.5 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-12400 Logo
CPU CORE I5-12400 S1700 Box/2.5G BX8071512400 S RL4V IN

Buy for 164.13 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 185 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-12400 outperforms the more expensive Core i7-4930K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-12400 is 3047 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-4930K.

Advantages of Core i5-12400

  • Performs up to 29% better in World of Warcraft than Core i7-4930K - 208 vs 161 FPS
  • Up to 10% cheaper than Core i7-4930K - €164.13 vs €182.45
  • Up to 30% better value when playing World of Warcraft than Core i7-4930K - €0.79 vs €1.13 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 50% less energy than Intel Core i7-4930K - 65 vs 130 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-4930K doesn't have integrated graphics
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Intel Core i7-4930K Logo
Core i7-4930K

Desktop • Sep 1st, 2013


FPS

161

77%

Value, €/FPS

€1.13/FPS

70%

Price, €

€182.45

89%

Intel BX80633I74930K Boxed Intel Core i7-4930K Ivy Bridge Processor, 12 MB Cache, 3.40 GHz, Nero

Buy for 182.45 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 185 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-12400 Logo
Core i5-12400

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


FPS

208

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.79/FPS

100%

Price, €

€164.13

100%

FPS and Value Winner

CPU CORE I5-12400 S1700 Box/2.5G BX8071512400 S RL4V IN

Buy for 164.13 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 185 minutes ago

Trending Games

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Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Maximum

Intel Core i7-4930K Logo
Core i7-4930K

Desktop • Sep 1st, 2013

Intel Core i5-12400 Logo
Core i5-12400

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-4930K Logo
Core i7-4930K

Desktop • Sep 1st, 2013


Single-Core

662

30%

Multi-Core

3336

38%

Intel Core i5-12400 Logo
Core i5-12400

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


Single-Core

2179

100%

Multi-Core

8847

100%

Intel Core i7-4930K Logo

Core i7-4930K

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Intel Core i5-12400 Logo

Core i5-12400

Sep 1st, 2013Release Date
Jan 4th, 2022
Core i7CollectionCore i5
Ivy Bridge ECodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 2011SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores6
12Threads12
3.4 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.5 GHz
3.9 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.4 GHz
130 WTDP
65 W
22 nmProcess Size
10 nm
34.0x
Multiplier25.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
UHD Graphics 730
Yes
OverclockableNo

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