The Core i7-12700E is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-5930K and it's also a better value for money, as it's only $50.01 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-12700E
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i7-5930K
- Up to 8% cheaper – $549.95 vs $599.96
Core i7-12700E vs Core i7-5930K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-12700E
Jan 10th, 2022
Average FPS
197
100%
Min 1% FPS
130
100%
Price, $
$599.96
91%
Value, $/FPS
$3.04/FPS
99%
Core i7-5930K
Sep 1st, 2014
Average FPS
182
92%
Min 1% FPS
121
93%
Price, $
$549.95
100%
Value, $/FPS
$3.02/FPS
100%
Core i7-12700E vs Core i7-5930K in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-12700E vs Core i7-5930K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-12700E vs Core i7-5930K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-12700E
Jan 10th, 2022
Cores
12-core
100%
L3 Cache
25 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.1 GHz
60%
Turbo Frequency
4.8 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i7-5930K
Sep 1st, 2014
Cores
6-core
50%
L3 Cache
15 MB
60%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.7 GHz
77%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2133 MHz
44%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-12700E | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-5930K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 10th, 2022 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2014 |
| $344.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011-3 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Haswell E |
| Not Available | Power Consumption | 140 W |
| Performance | ||
12 | Cores | 6 |
20 | Threads | 12 |
| 2.1 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
4.8 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
25 MB | L3 Cache | 15 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2133 MHz |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
