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Core i7-3930K vs Ryzen 7 5800X

Core i7-3930K vs Ryzen 7 5800X: 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 262 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 7 5800X

3.8 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Logo
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 8-core, 16-thread unlocked desktop processor without cooler

Buy for CA$288.71 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 262 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 262 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 7 5800X

3.8 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Logo
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 8-core, 16-thread unlocked desktop processor without cooler

Buy for CA$288.71 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 262 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 7 5800X 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 5800X is 3279 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-3930K.

Advantages of Ryzen 7 5800X

  • Performs up to 9% better in Red Dead Redemption 2 than Core i7-3930K - 164 vs 151 FPS
  • Up to 42% cheaper than Core i7-3930K - CA$288.71 vs CA$500.00
  • Up to 47% better value when playing Red Dead Redemption 2 than Core i7-3930K - CA$1.76 vs CA$3.31 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 19% less energy than Intel Core i7-3930K - 105 vs 130 Watts
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-3930K - 16 vs 12 threads
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1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

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

Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011


FPS

151

92%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$3.31/FPS

53%

Price, CA$

CA$500

57%

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 262 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Logo
Ryzen 7 5800X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


FPS

164

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$1.76/FPS

100%

Price, CA$

CA$288.71

100%

FPS and Value Winner

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 8-core, 16-thread unlocked desktop processor without cooler

Buy for CA$288.71 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 262 minutes ago

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Resolution

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Game Graphics

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

Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Logo
Ryzen 7 5800X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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

Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011


Single-Core

606

28%

Multi-Core

2961

29%

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Logo
Ryzen 7 5800X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


Single-Core

2178

100%

Multi-Core

10263

100%

Intel Core i7-3930K Logo

Core i7-3930K

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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Logo

Ryzen 7 5800X

Nov 14th, 2011Release Date
Nov 5th, 2020
Core i7CollectionRyzen 7
Sandy Bridge ECodenameVermeer
Intel Socket 2011SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores
8
12Threads
16
3.2 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.8 GHz
3.8 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.7 GHz
130 WTDP
105 W
32 nmProcess Size
7 nm
32.0xMultiplier
38.0x
NoneIntegrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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