Key Differences
In short — Core i7-8700 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 i7-8700 is 2240 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-3930K.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-8700
- Performs up to 10% better in Saints Row than Core i7-3930K - 163 vs 148 FPS
- Up to 6% cheaper than Core i7-3930K - €512.45 vs €546.05
- Consumes up to 50% less energy than Intel Core i7-3930K - 65 vs 130 Watts
Saints Row
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Desktop • Jan 1st, 2018
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Single-Core
606
40.05287508261732%
Multi-Core
2961
50.143945808636744%
Intel Core i7-3930K | vs | Intel Core i7-8700 |
---|---|---|
Nov 14th, 2011 | Release Date | Jan 1st, 2018 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Coffee Lake |
Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 6 |
12 | Threads | 12 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.6 GHz |
130 W | TDP | 65 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | No |