The Core i7-3930K is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Phenom X3 8650. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i7-3930K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 3 threads
Advantages of the Phenom X3 8650
- Consumes up to 27% less energy – 95 vs 130 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-3930K cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i7-3930K vs Phenom X3 8650 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-3930K
Nov 14th, 2011
Average FPS
170
100%
Min 1% FPS
114
100%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
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Phenom X3 8650
Apr 23rd, 2008
Average FPS
163
96%
Min 1% FPS
110
96%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i7-3930K vs Phenom X3 8650 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-3930K vs Phenom X3 8650 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-3930K vs Phenom X3 8650 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%
Phenom X3 8650
Apr 23rd, 2008
Cores
3-core
50%
L3 Cache
2 MB
17%
Base Frequency
2.3 GHz
72%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. unknown RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-3930K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Phenom X3 8650 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Nov 14th, 2011 | Release Date | Apr 23rd, 2008 |
| $583.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | AMD Socket AM2+ |
| Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Toliman |
| 130 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 3 |
12 | Threads | 3 |
3.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.3 GHz |
| 3.8 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
12 MB | L3 Cache | 2 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1600 MHz | RAM | unknown |
| No | Integrated Graphics | On certain motherboards (Chipset feature) |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
