The Core i7-3930K is the comparison's loser – it's a much slower gaming CPU than the Core i5-4590T and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's $198.20 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-3930K
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-4590T
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Up to 79% cheaper – $54.05 vs $252.25
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 73% less energy – 35 vs 130 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-3930K cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i7-3930K vs Core i5-4590T for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-3930K
Nov 14th, 2011
Average FPS
170
97%
Min 1% FPS
114
97%
Price, €
€252.25
21%
Value, €/FPS
€1.48/FPS
20%
Core i5-4590T
May 11th, 2014
Average FPS
176
100%
Min 1% FPS
117
100%
Price, €
€54.05
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.3/FPS
100%
Core i7-3930K vs Core i5-4590T 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 Core i5-4590T in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-3930K vs Core i5-4590T 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
100%
Core i5-4590T
May 11th, 2014
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
6 MB
50%
Base Frequency
2 GHz
62%
Turbo Frequency
3 GHz
79%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-3930K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-4590T |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Nov 14th, 2011 | Release Date | May 11th, 2014 |
| $583.00 | MSRP | $192.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
| Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Haswell |
| 130 W | Power Consumption | 35 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
3.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.0 GHz |
3.8 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.0 GHz |
12 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1600 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4600 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
