Key Differences
In short — Core i7-8700K 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 i7-8700K is 2152 days newer than Core i7-3930K.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-8700K
- Performs up to 6% better in Dead Space than Core i7-3930K - 153 vs 145 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
Dead Space
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i7-3930K
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Core i7-8700K
Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i7-3930K
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Single-Core
606
38.305941845764856%
Multi-Core
2961
45.956852397951266%
Intel Core i7-3930K | vs | Intel Core i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 14th, 2011 | Release Date | Oct 5th, 2017 |
| 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 | 3.7 GHz |
| 3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.7 GHz |
| 130 W | TDP | 95 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
| 32.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
