The Core i7-3930K is the comparison's loser – it's a much slower gaming CPU than the Core i3-4150 and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's CA$395.07 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-3930K
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-4150
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Up to 79% cheaper – CA$104.88 vs CA$499.95
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 58% less energy – 54 vs 130 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-3930K cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i7-3930K vs Core i3-4150 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-3930K
Nov 14th, 2011
Average FPS
170
95%
Min 1% FPS
114
96%
Price, CA$
CA$499.95
20%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.94/FPS
20%
Core i3-4150
May 1st, 2014
Average FPS
179
100%
Min 1% FPS
119
100%
Price, CA$
CA$104.88
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.58/FPS
100%
Core i7-3930K vs Core i3-4150 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 i7-3930K vs Core i3-4150 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-3930K vs Core i3-4150 in core CPU performance specifications
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
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
100%
Core i3-4150
May 1st, 2014
Cores
2-core
33%
L3 Cache
3 MB
25%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-3930K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-4150 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Nov 14th, 2011 | Release Date | May 1st, 2014 |
| $583.00 | MSRP | $117.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
| Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Haswell |
| 130 W | Power Consumption | 54 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 2 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
| 3.8 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
12 MB | L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1600 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4400 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
