The Core i7-3930K is the comparison's loser – it's at least 2x slower gaming CPU than the Core i9-10940X and it's also a slightly worse value for money, as it's only CA$750.05 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i7-3930K
- Up to 60% cheaper – CA$499.95 vs CA$1250.00
- Consumes up to 21% less energy – 130 vs 165 Watts
Advantages of the Core i9-10940X
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A slightly better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 28 vs 12 threads
Core i7-3930K vs Core i9-10940X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-3930K
Nov 14th, 2011
Average FPS
170
90%
Min 1% FPS
114
91%
Price, CA$
CA$499.95
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.94/FPS
100%
Core i9-10940X
Oct 19th, 2019
Average FPS
189
100%
Min 1% FPS
125
100%
Price, CA$
CA$1250
39%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$6.61/FPS
44%
Core i7-3930K vs Core i9-10940X 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 i9-10940X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-3930K vs Core i9-10940X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-3930K
Nov 14th, 2011
Cores
6-core
43%
L3 Cache
12 MB
62%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
3.8 GHz
83%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
100%
Core i9-10940X
Oct 19th, 2019
Cores
14-core
100%
L3 Cache
19.25 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-3930K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i9-10940X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Nov 14th, 2011 | Release Date | Oct 19th, 2019 |
| $583.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
| Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Cascade Lake |
130 W | Power Consumption | 165 W |
| Performance | ||
| 6 | Cores | 14 |
| 12 | Threads | 28 |
| 3.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
| 3.8 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.6 GHz |
| 12 MB | L3 Cache | 19.25 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1600 MHz | RAM | DDR4 |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
