The Core i7-3930K is a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Celeron G3930, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $188.83 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-3930K
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 2 threads
Advantages of the Celeron G3930
- Up to 75% cheaper – $63.42 vs $252.25
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 61% less energy – 51 vs 130 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-3930K cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i7-3930K vs Celeron G3930 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-3930K
Nov 14th, 2011
Average FPS
170
100%
Min 1% FPS
114
100%
Price, €
€252.25
25%
Value, €/FPS
€1.48/FPS
25%
Celeron G3930
Jan 3rd, 2017
Average FPS
170
100%
Min 1% FPS
114
100%
Price, €
€63.42
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.37/FPS
100%
Core i7-3930K vs Celeron G3930 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-3930K vs Celeron G3930 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-3930K vs Celeron G3930 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-3930K
Nov 14th, 2011
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.8 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
67%
Celeron G3930
Jan 3rd, 2017
Cores
2-core
33%
L3 Cache
2 MB
17%
Base Frequency
2.9 GHz
91%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-3930K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Celeron G3930 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Nov 14th, 2011 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
| $583.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| 130 W | Power Consumption | 51 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 2 |
12 | Threads | 2 |
3.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.9 GHz |
| 3.8 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
12 MB | L3 Cache | 2 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1600 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2400 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 610 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
