The Core i7-9800X is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-3930K. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i7-9800X
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 12 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-3930K
- Consumes up to 21% less energy – 130 vs 165 Watts
Core i7-9800X vs Core i7-3930K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-9800X
Oct 19th, 2018
Average FPS
186
100%
Min 1% FPS
123
100%
Price, £
Out of Stock
Value, £/FPS
Not Available
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Core i7-3930K
Nov 14th, 2011
Average FPS
170
91%
Min 1% FPS
114
93%
Price, £
Out of Stock
Value, £/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i7-9800X vs Core i7-3930K in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-9800X vs Core i7-3930K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-9800X vs Core i7-3930K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-9800X
Oct 19th, 2018
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
16.5 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.8 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i7-3930K
Nov 14th, 2011
Cores
6-core
75%
L3 Cache
12 MB
73%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
84%
Turbo Frequency
3.8 GHz
86%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
60%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-9800X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-3930K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 19th, 2018 | Release Date | Nov 14th, 2011 |
| $589.00 | MSRP | $583.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
| Skylake | Codename | Sandy Bridge E |
| 165 W | Power Consumption | 130 W |
| Performance | ||
8 | Cores | 6 |
16 | Threads | 12 |
3.8 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.2 GHz |
4.4 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
16.5 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
