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In short — Core i7-3930K outperforms Core i7-3517U on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-3930K is 202 days older than Core i7-3517U.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3517U
- Consumes up to 87% less energy than Intel Core i7-3930K - 17 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3930K doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3930K
- Performs up to 3% better in Alan Wake 2 than Core i7-3517U - 101 vs 98 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-3517U - 12 vs 4 threads
Alan Wake 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Core i7-3930K
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
FPS
101
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Value, CA$/FPS
CA$4.95/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$500
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FPS and Value Winner
Intel Core i7-3930K Hexa-Core Processor 3.2 Ghz 12 MB Cache LGA 2011 - BX80619I73930K
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Core i7-3517U
Mobile • Jun 3rd, 2012
Core i7-3930K
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-3517U | vs | Intel Core i7-3930K |
|---|---|---|
Jun 3rd, 2012 | Release Date | Nov 14th, 2011 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Ivy Bridge | Codename | Sandy Bridge E |
| Intel BGA 1023 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 6 |
| 4 | Threads | 12 |
| 1.9 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
| 3.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
17 W | TDP | 130 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
| 19.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
Intel HD 4000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
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