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Celeron G3930 vs Core i7-12700K

Celeron G3930 vs Core i7-12700K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Celeron G3930

2.9 GHz | 2-core

Intel Celeron G3930 Logo
Intel Celeron G3930 2.9 GHz Dual-Core Dual-Thread CPU Processor 2M 51W LGA 1151

Buy for $70.4 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 172 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Core i7-12700K

3.6 GHz | 12-core

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo
Intel Core i7-12700K Gaming Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 12 (8P+4E) Cores up to 5.0 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for $207 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 173 minutes ago

Celeron G3930

2.9 GHz | 2-core

Intel Celeron G3930 Logo
Intel Celeron G3930 2.9 GHz Dual-Core Dual-Thread CPU Processor 2M 51W LGA 1151

Buy for $70.4 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 172 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Core i7-12700K

3.6 GHz | 12-core

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo
Intel Core i7-12700K Gaming Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 12 (8P+4E) Cores up to 5.0 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for $207 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 173 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i7-12700K outperforms the cheaper Celeron G3930 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Celeron G3930 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-12700K is 1766 days newer than the cheaper Celeron G3930.

Advantages of Celeron G3930

  • Up to 66% cheaper than Core i7-12700K - $70.40 vs $207.00
  • Up to 58% better value when playing FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i7-12700K - $0.31 vs $0.73 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 59% less energy than Intel Core i7-12700K - 51 vs 125 Watts

Advantages of Core i7-12700K

  • Performs up to 25% better in FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Celeron G3930 - 284 vs 227 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Celeron G3930 - 20 vs 2 threads
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Intel Celeron G3930 Logo
Celeron G3930

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017


FPS

227

80%

Value, $/FPS

$0.31/FPS

100%

Price, $

$70.4

100%

Value Winner

Intel Celeron G3930 2.9 GHz Dual-Core Dual-Thread CPU Processor 2M 51W LGA 1151

Buy for $70.4 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 172 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo
Core i7-12700K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

284

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.73/FPS

42%

Price, $

$207

34%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-12700K Gaming Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 12 (8P+4E) Cores up to 5.0 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for $207 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 173 minutes ago

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Game Graphics

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Intel Celeron G3930 Logo
Celeron G3930

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo
Core i7-12700K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Celeron G3930 Logo
Celeron G3930

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017


Single-Core

608

24%

Multi-Core

1043

8%

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo
Core i7-12700K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2531

100%

Multi-Core

13694

100%

Intel Celeron G3930 Logo

Celeron G3930

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Intel Core i7-12700K Logo

Core i7-12700K

Jan 3rd, 2017Release Date
Nov 4th, 2021
CeleronCollectionCore i7
Kaby LakeCodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 1151SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
2Cores
12
2Threads
20
2.9 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.6 GHz
Non-TurboTurbo Clock Speed5.0 GHz
51 W
TDP125 W
14 nmProcess Size
10 nm
29.0xMultiplier
36.0x
Intel HD 610Integrated GraphicsUHD Graphics 770
NoOverclockable
Yes

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