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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 i9-10900K
- Performs up to 12% better in Overwatch 2 than Core i7-3930K - 362 vs 323 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
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3930K
- Up to 31% cheaper than Core i9-10900K - CA$499.0 vs CA$720.0
- Up to 23% better value when playing Overwatch 2 than Core i9-10900K - CA$1.54 vs CA$1.99 per FPS
Overwatch 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Core i9-10900K
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
FPS
362
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.99/FPS
77%
Price, CA$
CA$720
69%
FPS Winner
Intel Core i9-10900K Desktop Processor 10 Cores up to 5.3 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W
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In Stock
Updated 130 minutes ago
Core i7-3930K
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
FPS
323
89%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.54/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$499
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i7-3930K Hexa-Core Processor 3.2 Ghz 12 MB Cache LGA 2011 - BX80619I73930K
Buy for CA$499 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 129 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Core i9-10900K
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Core i7-3930K
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-10900K | vs | Intel Core i7-3930K |
|---|---|---|
Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Nov 14th, 2011 |
| Core i9 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Comet Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge E |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
10 | Cores | 6 |
20 | Threads | 12 |
3.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
5.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
125 W | TDP | 130 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
37.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
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