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Core i5-6600 vs Core i7-3930K

Core i5-6600 vs Core i7-3930K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-6600

3.3 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i5-6600 Logo
Intel BX80662I56600 6th Generation Core I5-6600 Processor

Buy for CA$139.49 on Amazon

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Intel 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$485 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 3 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-6600

3.3 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i5-6600 Logo
Intel BX80662I56600 6th Generation Core I5-6600 Processor

Buy for CA$139.49 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 4 minutes ago

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Intel 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$485 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 3 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-6600 outperforms the more expensive Core i7-3930K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-6600 is 1326 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-3930K.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-6600

  • Performs up to 5% better in HITMAN 3 than Core i7-3930K - 199 vs 189 FPS
  • Up to 71% cheaper than Core i7-3930K - CA$139.49 vs CA$485.0
  • Up to 73% better value when playing HITMAN 3 than Core i7-3930K - CA$0.7 vs CA$2.57 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 50% less energy than Intel Core i7-3930K - 65 vs 130 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3930K doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Intel Core i7-3930K

  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-6600 - 12 vs 4 threads
This is a free version of HITMAN 3.
HITMAN 3

HITMAN 3

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-6600 Logo
Core i5-6600

Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015


FPS

199

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$0.7/FPS

100%

Price, CA$

CA$139.49

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel BX80662I56600 6th Generation Core I5-6600 Processor

Buy for CA$139.49 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 4 minutes ago

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

Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011


FPS

189

94%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$2.57/FPS

27%

Price, CA$

CA$485

28%

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

Buy for CA$485 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 3 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-6600 Logo
Core i5-6600

Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015

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

Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-6600 Logo
Core i5-6600

Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015


Single-Core

1286

100%

Multi-Core

3552

100%

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

Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011


Single-Core

606

47%

Multi-Core

2961

83%

Intel Core i5-6600 Logo

Intel Core i5-6600

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Intel Core i7-3930K Logo

Intel Core i7-3930K

Jul 2nd, 2015
Release DateNov 14th, 2011
Core i5CollectionCore i7
SkylakeCodenameSandy Bridge E
Intel Socket 1151SocketIntel Socket 2011
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
6
4Threads
12
3.3 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.2 GHz
3.9 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed3.8 GHz
65 W
TDP130 W
14 nm
Process Size32 nm
27.0xMultiplier
32.0x
UHD Graphics 530
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

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