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Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900F 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 i9-12900F is 3047 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-4930K.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-4930K
- Up to 79% cheaper than Core i9-12900F - $89.95 vs $432.99
- Up to 72% better value when playing World of Warcraft than Core i9-12900F - $0.56 vs $1.97 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900F
- Performs up to 37% better in World of Warcraft than Core i7-4930K - 220 vs 161 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-4930K - 24 vs 12 threads
World of Warcraft
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Core i7-4930K
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2013
FPS
161
73%
Value, $/FPS
$0.56/FPS
100%
Price, $
$89.95
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i7-4930K Processor - BX80633I74930K
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Core i9-12900F
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
FPS
220
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.97/FPS
28%
Price, $
$432.99
20%
FPS Winner
Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) i9-12900F Hexadeca-core (16 Core) 2.40 GHz Processor - Retail Pack
Buy for $432.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 4758 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Core i7-4930K
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2013
Core i9-12900F
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-4930K | vs | Intel Core i9-12900F |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1st, 2013 | Release Date | Jan 4th, 2022 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i9 |
| Ivy Bridge E | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 6 | Cores | 16 |
| 12 | Threads | 24 |
3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.4 GHz |
| 3.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.1 GHz |
| 130 W | TDP | Not Available |
| 22 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
34.0x | Multiplier | 24.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
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