Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i7-12700K outperforms the cheaper Core i7-3930K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i7-12700K is 3643 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-3930K.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3930K
- Up to 1% cheaper than Core i7-12700K - $250.0 vs $253.44
Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700K
- Performs up to 16% better in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II than Core i7-3930K - 223 vs 193 FPS
- Up to 12% better value when playing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II than Core i7-3930K - $1.14 vs $1.3 per FPS
- Consumes up to 4% less energy than Intel Core i7-3930K - 125 vs 130 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-3930K - 20 vs 12 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3930K doesn't have integrated graphics
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Extreme
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Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
223
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.14/FPS
100%
Price, $
$253.44
98%
FPS and Value Winner
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Extreme
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-3930K | vs | Intel Core i7-12700K |
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Nov 14th, 2011 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 12 |
12 | Threads | 20 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.0 GHz |
130 W | TDP | 125 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |