The Core i7-7800X is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-3930K and it's also a better value for money, as it's only CA$408.61 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-7800X
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
Advantages of the Core i7-3930K
- Up to 45% cheaper – CA$499.95 vs CA$908.56
- Consumes up to 7% less energy – 130 vs 140 Watts
Core i7-7800X vs Core i7-3930K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-7800X
Jun 26th, 2017
Average FPS
185
100%
Min 1% FPS
123
100%
Price, CA$
CA$908.56
55%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$4.91/FPS
60%
Core i7-3930K
Nov 14th, 2011
Average FPS
170
92%
Min 1% FPS
114
93%
Price, CA$
CA$499.95
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.94/FPS
100%
Core i7-7800X vs Core i7-3930K 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 i7-7800X vs Core i7-3930K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-7800X vs Core i7-3930K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-7800X
Jun 26th, 2017
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
8.25 MB
69%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
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
95%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
67%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-7800X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-3930K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Nov 14th, 2011 |
$383.00 | MSRP | $583.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
| Skylake-E/EP | Codename | Sandy Bridge E |
| 140 W | Power Consumption | 130 W |
| Performance | ||
| 6 | Cores | 6 |
| 12 | Threads | 12 |
3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.2 GHz |
4.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
| 8.25 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
