The Core i7-12700 is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-4930K and it's also a better value for money, as it's only $179.97 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-12700
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money 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
Advantages of the Core i7-4930K
- Up to 65% cheaper – $98.00 vs $277.97
Core i7-12700 vs Core i7-4930K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-12700
Jan 4th, 2022
Average FPS
318
100%
Min 1% FPS
188
100%
Price, $
$277.97
35%
Value, $/FPS
$0.87/FPS
39%
Core i7-12700 vs Core i7-4930K 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 i7-12700 vs Core i7-4930K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-12700 vs Core i7-4930K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-12700
Jan 4th, 2022
Cores
12-core
100%
L3 Cache
25 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.1 GHz
62%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i7-4930K
Sep 1st, 2013
Cores
6-core
50%
L3 Cache
12 MB
48%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
80%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-12700 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-4930K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2013 |
| $349.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
| Alder Lake-S | Codename | Ivy Bridge-E |
65 W | Power Consumption | 130 W |
| Performance | ||
12 | Cores | 6 |
20 | Threads | 12 |
| 2.1 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.9 GHz |
25 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
