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AvailabilityMSRP in USD: $233
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Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-12600 outperforms the more expensive Core i7-3930K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-12600 is 3725 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-3930K.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600
- Performs up to 42% better in Dota 2 than Core i7-3930K - 244 vs 172 FPS
- Up to 2% cheaper than Core i7-3930K - $273.49 vs $280.0
- Up to 31% better value when playing Dota 2 than Core i7-3930K - $1.12 vs $1.63 per FPS
- 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
Dota 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Best Looking
Intel Core i7-3930K Hexa-Core Processor 3.2 Ghz 12 MB Cache LGA 2011 - BX80619I73930K
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Core i5-12600
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
FPS
244
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.12/FPS
100%
Price, $
$273.49
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Intel Core i5 i5-12600 3.30 GHz Processor - Retail Pack
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Updated 4749 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Best Looking
Core i7-3930K
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Core i5-12600
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-3930K | vs | Intel Core i5-12600 |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 14th, 2011 | Release Date | Jan 25th, 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 | 3.3 GHz |
| 3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.8 GHz |
| 130 W | TDP | 65 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
| 32.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
Builds Using Core i7-3930K or Core i5-12600
Dota 2, 1920 x 1080, Best Looking
192 FPS
$10.41/FPS
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Core i5-12600
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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