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Key Differences
In short — Core i9-10900K outperforms the cheaper Core i7-3930K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-3930K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-10900K is 3090 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-3930K.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3930K
- Up to 31% cheaper than Core i9-10900K - CA$485.0 vs CA$699.84
- Up to 28% better value when playing Monster Hunter: World than Core i9-10900K - CA$1.93 vs CA$2.68 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i9-10900K
- Performs up to 4% better in Monster Hunter: World than Core i7-3930K - 261 vs 251 FPS
- Consumes up to 4% less energy than Intel Core i7-3930K - 125 vs 130 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-3930K - 20 vs 12 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3930K doesn't have integrated graphics
Monster Hunter: World
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Core i7-3930K
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
FPS
251
96%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.93/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$485
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i7-3930K Hexa-Core Processor 3.2 Ghz 12 MB Cache LGA 2011 - BX80619I73930K
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Core i9-10900K
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
FPS
261
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.68/FPS
72%
Price, CA$
CA$699.84
69%
FPS Winner
Intel Core i9-10900K Desktop Processor 10 Cores up to 5.3 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W
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Updated 91 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
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1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
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Core i7-3930K
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Core i9-10900K
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-3930K | vs | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 14th, 2011 | Release Date | Apr 30th, 2020 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i9 |
| Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Comet Lake |
| Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 6 | Cores | 10 |
| 12 | Threads | 20 |
| 3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
| 3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.3 GHz |
| 130 W | TDP | 125 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
| 32.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
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