The Core i7-9700K is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-3450 and it's also a slightly better value for money, as it's only $138.22 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-9700K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A slightly better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-3450
- Up to 59% cheaper – $95.00 vs $233.22
- Consumes up to 19% less energy – 77 vs 95 Watts
Core i7-9700K vs Core i5-3450 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-9700K
Oct 19th, 2018
Average FPS
192
100%
Min 1% FPS
127
100%
Price, $
$233.22
40%
Value, $/FPS
$1.21/FPS
45%
Core i7-9700K vs Core i5-3450 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 i7-9700K vs Core i5-3450 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-9700K vs Core i5-3450 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-9700K
Oct 19th, 2018
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i5-3450
Apr 29th, 2012
Cores
4-core
50%
L3 Cache
6 MB
50%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
86%
Turbo Frequency
3.5 GHz
71%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
60%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-9700K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-3450 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 19th, 2018 | Release Date | Apr 29th, 2012 |
| $385.00 | MSRP | $174.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| 95 W | Power Consumption | 77 W |
| Performance | ||
8 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.1 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
12 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
