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Key Differences
In short — Core i7-12700K outperforms Core i5-2430M on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-12700K is 3687 days newer than Core i5-2430M.
Advantages of Core i5-2430M
- Consumes up to 72% less energy than Intel Core i7-12700K - 35 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of Core i7-12700K
- Performs up to 51% better in Dota 2 than Core i5-2430M - 251 vs 166 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-2430M - 20 vs 4 threads
Dota 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
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Core i7-12700K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
251
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.82/FPS
100%
Price, $
$207
100%
FPS and Value 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
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Core i5-2430M
Mobile • Oct 1st, 2011
Core i7-12700K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i5-2430M | vs | Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 1st, 2011 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Intel BGA 1023 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 12 |
| 4 | Threads | 20 |
| 2.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
| 3.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.0 GHz |
35 W | TDP | 125 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
| 24.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
| Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
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