Key Differences
In short — Core i7-4960HQ 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 i7-4960HQ is 657 days newer than Core i7-3930K.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-4960HQ
- Performs up to 7% better in Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition than Core i7-3930K - 197 vs 184 FPS
- Consumes up to 64% less energy than Intel Core i7-3930K - 47 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3930K doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3930K
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-4960HQ - 12 vs 8 threads
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Mobile • Sep 1st, 2013
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Single-Core
606
53.29815303430079%
Multi-Core
2961
78.54111405835543%
Intel Core i7-4960HQ | vs | Intel Core i7-3930K |
---|---|---|
Sep 1st, 2013 | Release Date | Nov 14th, 2011 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Crystal Well | Codename | Sandy Bridge E |
Intel BGA 1364 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 6 |
8 | Threads | 12 |
2.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
3.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
47 W | TDP | 130 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
26.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
Intel HD 5200 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |