The Core i7-3930K is a slightly slower gaming CPU than the Core i7-2600S. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i7-3930K
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-2600S
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 50% less energy – 65 vs 130 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i7-3930K vs Core i7-2600S
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-3930K
Nov 14th, 2011
Average FPS
185
100%
Min 1% FPS
128
100%
Price, £
Out of Stock
Value, £/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i7-2600S
Jan 9th, 2011
Average FPS
185
100%
Min 1% FPS
128
100%
Price, £
Out of Stock
Value, £/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i7-3930K vs Core i7-2600S in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
High
1920x1080
+1
Average FPS
Average FPS
Ultra
1920x1080
+2
Average FPS
Average FPS
Very High
1920x1080
+3
Average FPS
Average FPS
Very High
1920x1080
Average FPS
Average FPS
Epic
1920x1080
+4
Average FPS
Average FPS
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-3930K vs Core i7-2600S in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-3930K vs Core i7-2600S 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 i7-2600S
Jan 9th, 2011
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
8 MB
67%
Base Frequency
2.8 GHz
87%
Turbo Frequency
3.8 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-3930K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-2600S |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Nov 14th, 2011 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
| $583.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Sandy Bridge-E | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| 130 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
3.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.8 GHz |
| 3.8 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
12 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1600 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
