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Core i7-3930K vs Ryzen 7 3700X

Core i7-3930K vs Ryzen 7 3700X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i7-3930K

3.2 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i7-3930K Logo
Intel Core i7-3930K Hexa-Core Processor 3.2 Ghz 12 MB Cache LGA 2011 - BX80619I73930K

Buy for CA$500 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 177 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 7 3700X

3.6 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Logo
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 8-Core, 16-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Prism LED Cooler

Buy for CA$193.71 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 177 minutes ago

Core i7-3930K

3.2 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i7-3930K Logo
Intel Core i7-3930K Hexa-Core Processor 3.2 Ghz 12 MB Cache LGA 2011 - BX80619I73930K

Buy for CA$500 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 177 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Ryzen 7 3700X

3.6 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Logo
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 8-Core, 16-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Prism LED Cooler

Buy for CA$193.71 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 177 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 7 3700X outperforms the more expensive Core i7-3930K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Ryzen 7 3700X is 2792 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-3930K.

Advantages of Ryzen 7 3700X

  • Performs up to 2% better in Control than Core i7-3930K - 203 vs 199 FPS
  • Up to 61% cheaper than Core i7-3930K - CA$193.71 vs CA$500.00
  • Up to 62% better value when playing Control than Core i7-3930K - CA$0.95 vs CA$2.51 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 50% less energy than Intel Core i7-3930K - 65 vs 130 Watts
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-3930K - 16 vs 12 threads
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Control

Control

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i7-3930K Logo
Core i7-3930K

Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011


FPS

199

98%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$2.51/FPS

38%

Price, CA$

CA$500

38%

Intel Core i7-3930K Hexa-Core Processor 3.2 Ghz 12 MB Cache LGA 2011 - BX80619I73930K

Buy for CA$500 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 177 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Logo
Ryzen 7 3700X

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019


FPS

203

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$0.95/FPS

100%

Price, CA$

CA$193.71

100%

FPS and Value Winner

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 8-Core, 16-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Prism LED Cooler

Buy for CA$193.71 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 177 minutes ago

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With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i7-3930K Logo
Core i7-3930K

Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Logo
Ryzen 7 3700X

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-3930K Logo
Core i7-3930K

Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011


Single-Core

606

37%

Multi-Core

2961

37%

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Logo
Ryzen 7 3700X

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019


Single-Core

1654

100%

Multi-Core

8102

100%

Intel Core i7-3930K Logo

Core i7-3930K

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AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Logo

Ryzen 7 3700X

Nov 14th, 2011Release Date
Jul 7th, 2019
Core i7CollectionRyzen 7
Sandy Bridge ECodenameMatisse
Intel Socket 2011SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores
8
12Threads
16
3.2 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.6 GHz
3.8 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.4 GHz
130 WTDP
65 W
32 nmProcess Size
7 nm
32.0xMultiplier
36.0x
NoneIntegrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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