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AvailabilityMSRP in USD: $122
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Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-12100 outperforms the cheaper Core i7-4930K on the selected game parameters, and is also 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 i7-4930K
- Up to 26% cheaper than Core i3-12100 - $89.95 vs $121.98
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-12100 - 12 vs 8 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-12100
- Performs up to 101% better in FIFA 23 than Core i7-4930K - 217 vs 108 FPS
- Up to 33% better value when playing FIFA 23 than Core i7-4930K - $0.56 vs $0.83 per 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
FIFA 23
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Intel Core i7-4930K Processor - BX80633I74930K
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Core i3-12100
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
FPS
217
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.56/FPS
100%
Price, $
$121.98
73%
FPS and Value Winner
Intel Core i3 (12th Gen) i3-12100 Quad-core (4 Core) 3.30 GHz Processor - Retail Pack, Blue
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i7-4930K
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2013
Core i3-12100
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-4930K | vs | Intel Core i3-12100 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1st, 2013 | Release Date | Jan 4th, 2022 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
| Ivy Bridge E | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
| 3.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
| 130 W | TDP | 60 W |
| 22 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
34.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
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