Key Differences
In short — Core i7-2600K outperforms Core i7-3930K on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-2600K is 309 days older than Core i7-3930K.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3930K
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-2600K - 12 vs 8 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i7-2600K
- Performs up to 1% better in Total War: WARHAMMER III than Core i7-3930K - 156 vs 155 FPS
- 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
Total War: WARHAMMER III
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Game Graphics
Ultra
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Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-3930K | vs | Intel Core i7-2600K |
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Nov 14th, 2011 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
130 W | TDP | 95 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 3000 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |