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Key Differences
In short — Core i3-12100 outperforms the cheaper Core i7-4930K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-4930K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i3-12100 is 3047 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-4930K.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-12100
- Performs up to 14% better in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt than Core i7-4930K - 179 vs 157 FPS
- Consumes up to 54% less energy than Intel Core i7-4930K - 60 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-4930K doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-4930K
- Up to 26% cheaper than Core i3-12100 - $89.95 vs $121.98
- Up to 16% better value when playing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt than Core i3-12100 - $0.57 vs $0.68 per FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-12100 - 12 vs 8 threads
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
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1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra+
Intel Core i3 (12th Gen) i3-12100 Quad-core (4 Core) 3.30 GHz Processor - Retail Pack, Blue
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Core i7-4930K
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2013
FPS
157
87%
Value, $/FPS
$0.57/FPS
100%
Price, $
$89.95
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i7-4930K Processor - BX80633I74930K
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Updated 2659 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra+
Core i3-12100
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Core i7-4930K
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2013
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-12100 | vs | Intel Core i7-4930K |
|---|---|---|
Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2013 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Ivy Bridge E |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 6 |
| 8 | Threads | 12 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
4.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
60 W | TDP | 130 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
| 33.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
UHD Graphics 730 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
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