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Core i7-3930K vs Ryzen 9 5950X

Core i7-3930K vs Ryzen 9 5950X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i7-3930K

3.2 GHz | 6-core

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

Buy for 227.25 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 179 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X

3.4 GHz | 16-core

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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X 16-core, 32-thread unlocked desktop processor

Buy for 292.14 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 180 minutes ago

Intel 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 227.25 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 179 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X

3.4 GHz | 16-core

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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X 16-core, 32-thread unlocked desktop processor

Buy for 292.14 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 180 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Ryzen 9 5950X outperforms the cheaper Core i7-3930K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-3930K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Ryzen 9 5950X is 3279 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-3930K.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-3930K

  • Up to 22% cheaper than Ryzen 9 5950X - $204.73 vs $263.19
  • Up to 14% better value when playing ARK: Survival Evolved than Ryzen 9 5950X - $1.94 vs $2.26 per FPS

Advantages of AMD Ryzen 9 5950X

  • Performs up to 10% better in ARK: Survival Evolved than Core i7-3930K - 129 vs 117 FPS
  • Consumes up to 19% less energy than Intel Core i7-3930K - 105 vs 130 Watts
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-3930K - 32 vs 12 threads
This is a free version of ARK: Survival Evolved.
ARK: Survival Evolved

ARK: Survival Evolved

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Epic

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

Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011


FPS

117

90%

Value, €/FPS

€1.94/FPS

100%

Price, €

€227.25

100%

Value Winner

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

Buy for 227.25 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 179 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X Logo
Ryzen 9 5950X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


FPS

129

100%

Value, €/FPS

€2.26/FPS

85%

Price, €

€292.14

77%

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X 16-core, 32-thread unlocked desktop processor

Buy for 292.14 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 180 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Epic

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

Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X Logo
Ryzen 9 5950X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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

Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011


Single-Core

606

27%

Multi-Core

2961

24%

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X Logo
Ryzen 9 5950X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


Single-Core

2189

100%

Multi-Core

12159

100%

Intel Core i7-3930K Logo

Intel Core i7-3930K

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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X Logo

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X

Nov 14th, 2011Release Date
Nov 5th, 2020
Core i7CollectionRyzen 9
Sandy Bridge ECodenameVermeer
Intel Socket 2011SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores
16
12Threads
32
3.2 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.4 GHz
3.8 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.9 GHz
130 WTDP
105 W
32 nmProcess Size
7 nm
32.0xMultiplier
34.0x
NoneIntegrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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