Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12500 outperforms the more expensive Core i7-3930K on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-12500 is 3704 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-3930K.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12500
- Performs up to 12% better in The Last of Us Part I than Core i7-3930K - 144 vs 128 FPS
- Up to 63% cheaper than Core i7-3930K - €201.92 vs €546.05
- 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
The Last of Us Part I
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Single-Core
606
26.22241453916054%
Multi-Core
2961
32.61372397841172%
Intel Core i7-3930K | vs | Intel Core i5-12500 |
---|---|---|
Nov 14th, 2011 | Release Date | Jan 4th, 2022 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 6 |
12 | Threads | 12 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.0 GHz |
3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.6 GHz |
130 W | TDP | 65 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 30.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |