Key Differences
In short — Core i7-2700K 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 i7-2700K is 21 days older than the more expensive Core i7-3930K.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3930K
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-2700K - 12 vs 8 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i7-2700K
- Performs up to 2% better in War Thunder than Core i7-3930K - 140 vs 137 FPS
- Up to 75% cheaper than Core i7-3930K - CA$123.05 vs CA$499.95
- 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
War Thunder
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Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Desktop • Oct 24th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-3930K | vs | Intel Core i7-2700K |
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Nov 14th, 2011 | Release Date | Oct 24th, 2011 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
130 W | TDP | 95 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 35.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 3000 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |