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Intel Core i9-12900K
Intel Core i7-5930K
Review
General overview and comparison of the processorsSingle-Core Performance
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Performance
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Power Efficiency
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Benchmarks
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Specifications
Comparing technical specifications of the Intel Core i9-12900K and Intel Core i7-5930KGeneral
| Manufacturer | Intel | Intel |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Core i9-12900K | Core i7-5930K |
| Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Codename | Alder Lake | Haswell |
| Release Date | Nov 2021 | Aug 2014 |
| Integrated Graphics | None | None |
| Unlocked Multiplier | Yes | Yes |
CPU
| Cores | 16 | 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Threads | 24 | 12 |
| Base Clock | 3.20 | 3.50 |
| Turbo Clock | 5.10 | 0.00 |
| L1 Cache | 640 KB | 384 KB |
| L2 Cache | 10 MB | 1.5 MB |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB | 15 MB |
Package
| Lithography | 10 nm | 22 nm |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA 1700 | LGA2011-3 |
| TDP | 125 | 140 |