Key Differences
In short — Core i5-9600K outperforms the more expensive Core i7-3930K on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-9600K is 2531 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 i5-9600K - 12 vs 6 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-9600K
- Performs up to 34% better in Dirt 5 than Core i7-3930K - 196 vs 146 FPS
- Up to 45% cheaper than Core i7-3930K - CA$212.1 vs CA$384.5
- Consumes up to 27% less energy than Intel Core i7-3930K - 95 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3930K doesn't have integrated graphics
Dirt 5
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Single-Core
606
35.39719626168225%
Multi-Core
2961
45.77922077922078%
Intel Core i7-3930K | vs | Intel Core i5-9600K |
---|---|---|
Nov 14th, 2011 | Release Date | Oct 19th, 2018 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Coffee Lake |
Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 6 |
12 | Threads | 6 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.6 GHz |
130 W | TDP | 95 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |