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$2.57 per FPS
- Consumes up to 50% less energy than Intel Core i7-3930K - 65 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3930K doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3930K
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-6600 - 12 vs 4 threads
HITMAN 3
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015
FPS
199
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.7/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$139.49
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Buy for CA$139.49 on Amazon
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-6600 | vs | Intel Core i7-3930K |
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Jul 2nd, 2015 | Release Date | Nov 14th, 2011 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i7 |
Skylake | Codename | Sandy Bridge E |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 6 |
4 | Threads | 12 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
3.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 130 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
27.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
UHD Graphics 530 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |