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Core i7-3930K vs Core i7-9700K

Core i7-3930K vs Core i7-9700K: 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 218.73 on Amazon

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Intel Core i7-9700K

3.6 GHz | 8-core

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Intel Core i7-9700K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 3.6 GHz Turbo unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for 180.99 on Amazon

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Updated 75086 minutes ago

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 218.73 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 75085 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-9700K

3.6 GHz | 8-core

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Intel Core i7-9700K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 3.6 GHz Turbo unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for 180.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 75086 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i7-9700K outperforms the more expensive Core i7-3930K on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-9700K is 2531 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-3930K.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-3930K

  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-9700K - 12 vs 8 threads

Advantages of Intel Core i7-9700K

  • Performs up to 24% better in Far Cry 3 than Core i7-3930K - 152 vs 123 FPS
  • Up to 17% cheaper than Core i7-3930K - $163.05 vs $197.05
  • Consumes up to 27% less energy than Intel Core i7-3930K - 95 vs 130 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3930K doesn't have integrated graphics
This is a free version of Far Cry 3.
Far Cry 3

Far Cry 3

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

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

Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011


FPS

123

80.92105263157895%

Value, €/FPS

Price, €

€218.73

82%

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

Buy for 218.73 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 75085 minutes ago

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Core i7-9700K

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


FPS

152

100%

Value, €/FPS

Price, €

€180.99

100%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-9700K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 3.6 GHz Turbo unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for 180.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 75086 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

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Core i7-3930K

Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011

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Core i7-9700K

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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Core i7-3930K

Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011


Single-Core

606

36.287425149700596%

Multi-Core

2961

41.76893779094372%

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Core i7-9700K

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


Single-Core

1670

100%

Multi-Core

7089

100%

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Intel Core i7-3930K

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Intel Core i7-9700K

Nov 14th, 2011Release Date
Oct 19th, 2018
Core i7CollectionCore i7
Sandy Bridge ECodenameCoffee Lake
Intel Socket 2011SocketIntel Socket 1151
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores
8
12
Threads8
3.2 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.6 GHz
3.8 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.9 GHz
130 WTDP
95 W
32 nmProcess Size
14 nm
32.0xMultiplier
36.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
UHD Graphics 630
YesOverclockableYes

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