The Core i7-930 is at least 2x slower gaming CPU than the Core i3-7300. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i7-930
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-7300
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 61% less energy – 51 vs 130 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-930 cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i7-930 vs Core i3-7300 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-930
Feb 28th, 2010
Average FPS
166
90%
Min 1% FPS
112
91%
Price, CA$
Out of Stock
Value, CA$/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i3-7300
Jan 3rd, 2017
Average FPS
185
100%
Min 1% FPS
123
100%
Price, CA$
Out of Stock
Value, CA$/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i7-930 vs Core i3-7300 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 i7-930 vs Core i3-7300 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-930 vs Core i3-7300 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-930
Feb 28th, 2010
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.8 GHz
70%
Turbo Frequency
3.06 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Core i3-7300
Jan 3rd, 2017
Cores
2-core
50%
L3 Cache
4 MB
50%
Base Frequency
4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-930 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-7300 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Feb 28th, 2010 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
| Not Available | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1366 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Bloomfield | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| 130 W | Power Consumption | 51 W |
| Performance | ||
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
| 2.8 GHz | Base Frequency | 4.0 GHz |
| 3.1 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
8 MB | L3 Cache | 4 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 | RAM | DDR4 @ 2400 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 630 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
