The Core i9-7920X is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-3450 and it's also a better value for money, as it's only $50.00 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-7920X
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 24 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-3450
- Up to 34% cheaper – $95.00 vs $145.00
- Consumes up to 45% less energy – 77 vs 140 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i9-7920X vs Core i5-3450 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-7920X
Sep 10th, 2017
Average FPS
297
100%
Min 1% FPS
174
100%
Price, $
$145
65%
Value, $/FPS
$0.48/FPS
69%
Core i9-7920X 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 i9-7920X vs Core i5-3450 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-7920X vs Core i5-3450 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-7920X
Sep 10th, 2017
Cores
12-core
100%
L3 Cache
16.5 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.9 GHz
94%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i5-3450
Apr 29th, 2012
Cores
4-core
33%
L3 Cache
6 MB
36%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.5 GHz
80%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
60%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-7920X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-3450 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Sep 10th, 2017 | Release Date | Apr 29th, 2012 |
| $1,199.00 | MSRP | $174.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Skylake-X | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| 140 W | Power Consumption | 77 W |
| Performance | ||
12 | Cores | 4 |
24 | Threads | 4 |
| 2.9 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.1 GHz |
4.4 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
16.5 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
