Key Differences
In short — Core i5-4430S outperforms Core i7-3930K on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-4430S is 566 days newer than Core i7-3930K.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3930K
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-4430S - 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-4430S
- Performs up to 13% better in War Thunder than Core i7-3930K - 155 vs 137 FPS
- Consumes up to 50% less energy than Intel Core i7-3930K - 65 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3930K doesn't have integrated graphics
War Thunder
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Movie
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Movie
Core i7-3930K
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Core i5-4430S
Desktop • Jun 2nd, 2013
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-3930K | vs | Intel Core i5-4430S |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 14th, 2011 | Release Date | Jun 2nd, 2013 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Haswell |
| Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.7 GHz |
3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
| 130 W | TDP | 65 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 27.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4600 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
