The Core i3-13100 is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-3930K and it's also a much better value for money, as it's $251.17 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i3-13100
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Up to 100% cheaper – $1.08 vs $252.25
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 54% less energy – 60 vs 130 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i7-3930K
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 8 threads
Core i3-13100 vs Core i7-3930K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-13100
Jan 4th, 2023
Average FPS
225
100%
Min 1% FPS
155
100%
Price, €
€1.08
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0/FPS
100%
Core i7-3930K
Nov 14th, 2011
Average FPS
190
84%
Min 1% FPS
134
86%
Price, €
€252.25
0%
Value, €/FPS
€1.32/FPS
0%
Core i3-13100 vs Core i7-3930K in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-13100 vs Core i7-3930K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-13100 vs Core i7-3930K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-13100
Jan 4th, 2023
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i7-3930K
Nov 14th, 2011
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
94%
Turbo Frequency
3.8 GHz
84%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
33%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-13100 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-3930K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 4th, 2023 | Release Date | Nov 14th, 2011 |
$1.34 | MSRP | $5.83 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
| Raptor Lake-S | Codename | Sandy Bridge-E |
60 W | Power Consumption | 130 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 6 |
| 8 | Threads | 12 |
3.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.2 GHz |
4.5 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
| 12 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
UHD Graphics 730 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
