Key Differences
In short — Core i7-4790K 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 i7-4790K is 899 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 i7-4790K - 12 vs 8 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i7-4790K
- Performs up to 15% better in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 than Core i7-3930K - 107 vs 93 FPS
- Up to 54% cheaper than Core i7-3930K - CA$231.06 vs CA$499.95
- Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i7-3930K - 88 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3930K doesn't have integrated graphics
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Single-Core
606
43.691420331651045%
Multi-Core
2961
67.38734638142923%
Intel Core i7-3930K | vs | Intel Core i7-4790K |
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Nov 14th, 2011 | Release Date | May 1st, 2014 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Haswell |
Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.0 GHz |
3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.4 GHz |
130 W | TDP | 88 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 40.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4600 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |