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In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-7600 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 i5-7600 is 1877 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-3930K.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3930K
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-7600 - 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-7600
- Performs up to 12% better in Horizon Zero Dawn than Core i7-3930K - 174 vs 155 FPS
- Up to 68% cheaper than Core i7-3930K - CA$153.92 vs CA$485.0
- Up to 72% better value when playing Horizon Zero Dawn than Core i7-3930K - CA$0.88 vs CA$3.13 per FPS
- Consumes up to 50% less energy than Intel Core i7-3930K - 65 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3930K doesn't have integrated graphics
Horizon Zero Dawn
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultimate
Intel Core i7-3930K Hexa-Core Processor 3.2 Ghz 12 MB Cache LGA 2011 - BX80619I73930K
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Core i5-7600
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
174
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.88/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$153.92
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FPS and Value Winner
Intel BX80677I57600 7th Generation Core i5-7600 Processor
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultimate
Core i7-3930K
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Core i5-7600
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-3930K | vs | Intel Core i5-7600 |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 14th, 2011 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
| 3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.1 GHz |
| 130 W | TDP | 65 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
| 32.0x | Multiplier | 35.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | HD 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
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