The Core i7-3770K is a clear winner – it's a faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-3930K and it's also a better value for money, as it's CA$202.13 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i7-3770K
- A faster CPU for gaming
- Up to 40% cheaper – CA$297.82 vs CA$499.95
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 41% less energy – 77 vs 130 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-3930K cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Core i7-3930K
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 8 threads
Core i7-3770K vs Core i7-3930K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-3770K
Apr 29th, 2012
Average FPS
172
100%
Min 1% FPS
115
100%
Price, CA$
CA$297.82
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.73/FPS
100%
Core i7-3930K
Nov 14th, 2011
Average FPS
170
99%
Min 1% FPS
114
99%
Price, CA$
CA$499.95
59%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.94/FPS
59%
Core i7-3770K vs Core i7-3930K in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-3770K vs Core i7-3930K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-3770K vs Core i7-3930K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-3770K
Apr 29th, 2012
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
8 MB
67%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
100%
Core i7-3930K
Nov 14th, 2011
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
91%
Turbo Frequency
3.8 GHz
97%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-3770K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-3930K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 29th, 2012 | Release Date | Nov 14th, 2011 |
$313.00 | MSRP | $583.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
| Ivy Bridge | Codename | Sandy Bridge E |
77 W | Power Consumption | 130 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 6 |
| 8 | Threads | 12 |
3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.2 GHz |
3.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
| 8 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1600 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
Intel HD 4000 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
