Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12600K 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 i5-12600K is 2986 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-4930K.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-4930K
- Up to 49% cheaper than Core i5-12600K - $89.95 vs $177.2
- Up to 3% better value when playing Counter-Strike 2 than Core i5-12600K - $0.34 vs $0.35 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600K
- Performs up to 94% better in Counter-Strike 2 than Core i7-4930K - 511 vs 263 FPS
- Consumes up to 4% less energy than Intel Core i7-4930K - 125 vs 130 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-4930K - 16 vs 12 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-4930K doesn't have integrated graphics
Counter-Strike 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2013
FPS
263
51%
Value, $/FPS
$0.34/FPS
100%
Price, $
$89.95
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $89.95 on Amazon
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Buy for $177.2 on Amazon
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2013
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-4930K | vs | Intel Core i5-12600K |
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Sep 1st, 2013 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
Ivy Bridge E | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 10 |
12 | Threads | 16 |
3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
3.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.9 GHz |
130 W | TDP | 125 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
34.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |