Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900K outperforms Core i5-2430M on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-12900K is 3687 days newer than Core i5-2430M.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900K
- Performs up to 36% better in Total War: WARHAMMER III than Core i5-2430M - 205 vs 151 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-2430M - 24 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-2430M
- Consumes up to 72% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900K - 35 vs 125 Watts
Total War: WARHAMMER III
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i9-12900K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Core i5-2430M
Mobile • Oct 1st, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-12900K | vs | Intel Core i5-2430M |
|---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Oct 1st, 2011 |
| Core i9 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel BGA 1023 |
Desktop | Segment | Mobile |
16 | Cores | 2 |
24 | Threads | 4 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.4 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.0 GHz |
| 125 W | TDP | 35 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 24.0x |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 3000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
