The Core i7-3930K is the comparison's loser – it's at least 2x slower gaming CPU than the Core i5-9600KF and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's CA$259.95 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-3930K
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 6 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-9600KF
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Up to 52% cheaper – CA$240.00 vs CA$499.95
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 27% less energy – 95 vs 130 Watts
Core i7-3930K vs Core i5-9600KF for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-3930K
Nov 14th, 2011
Average FPS
170
89%
Min 1% FPS
114
90%
Price, CA$
CA$499.95
48%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.94/FPS
43%
Core i5-9600KF
Jan 8th, 2019
Average FPS
191
100%
Min 1% FPS
126
100%
Price, CA$
CA$240
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.25/FPS
100%
Core i7-3930K vs Core i5-9600KF 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 i5-9600KF in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-3930K vs Core i5-9600KF 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
86%
Turbo Frequency
3.8 GHz
83%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
60%
Core i5-9600KF
Jan 8th, 2019
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
9 MB
75%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-3930K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-9600KF |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Nov 14th, 2011 | Release Date | Jan 8th, 2019 |
| $583.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| 130 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
| 6 | Cores | 6 |
12 | Threads | 6 |
| 3.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
| 3.8 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.6 GHz |
12 MB | L3 Cache | 9 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1600 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
