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Core i7-12700F vs Core i7-5930K

Core i7-12700F vs Core i7-5930K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-12700F

2.1 GHz | 12-core

Intel Core i7-12700F Logo
Intel CPU Core i7-12700F / 12/20 / 2.1GHz / 6xxChipset / BX8071512700F

Buy for $249.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 17166 minutes ago

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Intel Core i7-5930K

3.5 GHz | 6-core

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Intel Core i7-5930K Processor 3.5GHz 0GT/s 15MB LGA 2011-v3 CPU Only, BX80648I75930K

Buy for $549.95 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 17167 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-12700F

2.1 GHz | 12-core

Intel Core i7-12700F Logo
Intel CPU Core i7-12700F / 12/20 / 2.1GHz / 6xxChipset / BX8071512700F

Buy for $249.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 17166 minutes ago

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Intel Core i7-5930K

3.5 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i7-5930K Logo
Intel Core i7-5930K Processor 3.5GHz 0GT/s 15MB LGA 2011-v3 CPU Only, BX80648I75930K

Buy for $549.95 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 17167 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i7-12700F outperforms the more expensive Core i7-5930K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i7-12700F is 2682 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-5930K.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700F

  • Performs up to 10% better in PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds than Core i7-5930K - 319 vs 289 FPS
  • Up to 55% cheaper than Core i7-5930K - $249.99 vs $549.95
  • Up to 59% better value when playing PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds than Core i7-5930K - $0.78 vs $1.9 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 54% less energy than Intel Core i7-5930K - 65 vs 140 Watts
This is a free version of PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds.
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds

PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-12700F Logo
Core i7-12700F

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


FPS

319

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.78/FPS

100%

Price, $

$249.99

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel CPU Core i7-12700F / 12/20 / 2.1GHz / 6xxChipset / BX8071512700F

Buy for $249.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 17166 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-5930K Logo
Core i7-5930K

Desktop • Sep 1st, 2014


FPS

289

90%

Value, $/FPS

$1.9/FPS

41%

Price, $

$549.95

45%

Intel Core i7-5930K Processor 3.5GHz 0GT/s 15MB LGA 2011-v3 CPU Only, BX80648I75930K

Buy for $549.95 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 17167 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-12700F Logo
Core i7-12700F

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022

Intel Core i7-5930K Logo
Core i7-5930K

Desktop • Sep 1st, 2014

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-12700F Logo
Core i7-12700F

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


Single-Core

2362

100%

Multi-Core

11527

100%

Intel Core i7-5930K Logo
Core i7-5930K

Desktop • Sep 1st, 2014


Single-Core

1156

48%

Multi-Core

5480

47%

Intel Core i7-12700F Logo

Intel Core i7-12700F

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Intel Core i7-5930K Logo

Intel Core i7-5930K

Jan 4th, 2022
Release DateSep 1st, 2014
Core i7CollectionCore i7
Alder LakeCodenameHaswell E
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 2011-3
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
12
Cores6
20
Threads12
2.1 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.5 GHz
4.9 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed3.7 GHz
65 W
TDP140 W
10 nm
Process Size22 nm
21.0xMultiplier
35.0x
NoneIntegrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

Builds Using Core i7-12700F or Core i7-5930K

PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, 1920 x 1080, Ultra

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