The Core i9-9900 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$188.93 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-9900
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 50% less energy – 65 vs 130 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 12 threads
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-3930K cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Core i7-3930K
- Up to 27% cheaper – CA$499.95 vs CA$688.88
Core i9-9900 vs Core i7-3930K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-9900
Apr 23rd, 2019
Average FPS
190
100%
Min 1% FPS
126
100%
Price, CA$
CA$688.88
72%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$3.62/FPS
81%
Core i7-3930K
Nov 14th, 2011
Average FPS
170
89%
Min 1% FPS
114
90%
Price, CA$
CA$499.95
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.94/FPS
100%
Core i9-9900 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 i9-9900 vs Core i7-3930K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-9900 vs Core i7-3930K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-9900
Apr 23rd, 2019
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
16 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i7-3930K
Nov 14th, 2011
Cores
6-core
75%
L3 Cache
12 MB
75%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.8 GHz
76%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
60%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-9900 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-3930K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 23rd, 2019 | Release Date | Nov 14th, 2011 |
$423.00 | MSRP | $583.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge E |
65 W | Power Consumption | 130 W |
| Performance | ||
8 | Cores | 6 |
16 | Threads | 12 |
| 3.1 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.2 GHz |
5.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
16 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
