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Core i7-3930K vs Ryzen 5 5600X

Core i7-3930K vs Ryzen 5 5600X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i7-3930K

3.2 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i7-3930K Logo
Intel Core i7-3930K Hexa-Core Processor 3.2 Ghz 12 MB Cache LGA 2011 - BX80619I73930K

Buy for 252.25 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 241 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 5 5600X

3.7 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 6-core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for 107.21 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 241 minutes ago

Core i7-3930K

3.2 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i7-3930K Logo
Intel Core i7-3930K Hexa-Core Processor 3.2 Ghz 12 MB Cache LGA 2011 - BX80619I73930K

Buy for 252.25 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 241 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 5 5600X

3.7 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 6-core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for 107.21 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 241 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 5 5600X outperforms the more expensive Core i7-3930K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Ryzen 5 5600X is 3279 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-3930K.

Advantages of Ryzen 5 5600X

  • Performs up to 47% better in Dirt 5 than Core i7-3930K - 215 vs 146 FPS
  • Up to 57% cheaper than Core i7-3930K - $96.59 vs $227.25
  • Up to 71% better value when playing Dirt 5 than Core i7-3930K - $0.50 vs $1.73 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 50% less energy than Intel Core i7-3930K - 65 vs 130 Watts
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Dirt 5

Dirt 5

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

Intel Core i7-3930K Logo
Core i7-3930K

Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011


FPS

146

68%

Value, €/FPS

€1.73/FPS

29%

Price, €

€252.25

42%

Intel Core i7-3930K Hexa-Core Processor 3.2 Ghz 12 MB Cache LGA 2011 - BX80619I73930K

Buy for 252.25 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 241 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo
Ryzen 5 5600X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


FPS

215

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.5/FPS

100%

Price, €

€107.21

100%

FPS and Value Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 6-core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for 107.21 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 241 minutes ago

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With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

Intel Core i7-3930K Logo
Core i7-3930K

Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo
Ryzen 5 5600X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-3930K Logo
Core i7-3930K

Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011


Single-Core

606

29%

Multi-Core

2961

34%

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo
Ryzen 5 5600X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


Single-Core

2092

100%

Multi-Core

8659

100%

Intel Core i7-3930K Logo

Core i7-3930K

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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo

Ryzen 5 5600X

Nov 14th, 2011Release Date
Nov 5th, 2020
Core i7CollectionRyzen 5
Sandy Bridge ECodenameVermeer
Intel Socket 2011SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores6
12Threads12
3.2 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.7 GHz
3.8 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.6 GHz
130 WTDP
65 W
32 nmProcess Size
7 nm
32.0xMultiplier
37.0x
NoneIntegrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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