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AvailabilityMSRP in USD: $212
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Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12500 outperforms the more expensive Core i7-3930K on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-12500 is 3704 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-3930K.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12500
- Performs up to 8% better in Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves than Core i7-3930K - 171 vs 158 FPS
- Up to 30% cheaper than Core i7-3930K - $189.99 vs $269.5
- Consumes up to 50% less energy than Intel Core i7-3930K - 65 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3930K doesn't have integrated graphics
Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Intel Core i7-3930K Hexa-Core Processor 3.2 Ghz 12 MB Cache LGA 2011 - BX80619I73930K
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Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) i5-12500 3 GHz Processor - Retail Pack
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i7-3930K
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Core i5-12500
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i7-3930K
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Single-Core
606
26.22241453916054%
Multi-Core
2961
32.61372397841172%
Intel Core i7-3930K | vs | Intel Core i5-12500 |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 14th, 2011 | Release Date | Jan 4th, 2022 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 6 | Cores | 6 |
| 12 | Threads | 12 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.0 GHz |
| 3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.6 GHz |
| 130 W | TDP | 65 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 30.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
Builds Using Core i7-3930K or Core i5-12500
Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves, 1920 x 1080, Ultra
65 FPS
$11.42/FPS
GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile
Core i5-12500
16 GB, N/A Storage
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$742
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65 FPS
$14.91/FPS
GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile
Core i5-12500
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$969
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87 FPS
$11.83/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile
Core i5-12500
16 GB, 512 GB SSD
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$1,029
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79 FPS
$11.39/FPS
GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile
Core i5-12500
16 GB, 512 GB SSD
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$899.99
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65 FPS
$12.14/FPS
GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile
Core i5-12500
16 GB, 512 GB SSD
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$789
In Stock
65 FPS
$13.54/FPS
GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile
Core i5-12500
32 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$880
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65 FPS
$15.37/FPS
GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile
Core i5-12500
32 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$999
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65 FPS
$23.08/FPS
GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile
Core i5-12500
16 GB, N/A Storage
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$1,499.99
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65 FPS
$19.69/FPS
GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile
Core i5-12500
64 GB, 2 TB SSD
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$1,279.99
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79 FPS
$10.25/FPS
GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile
Core i5-12500
32 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$809.99
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