The Core i3-7100 is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-4930K and it's also a much better value for money, as it's $12.53 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i3-7100
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Up to 21% cheaper – $47.46 vs $59.99
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 61% less energy – 51 vs 130 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-4930K cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Core i7-4930K
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 4 threads
Core i3-7100 vs Core i7-4930K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-7100
Jan 3rd, 2017
Average FPS
183
100%
Min 1% FPS
122
100%
Price, $
$47.46
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.25/FPS
100%
Core i7-4930K
Sep 1st, 2013
Average FPS
171
93%
Min 1% FPS
115
94%
Price, $
$59.99
79%
Value, $/FPS
$0.35/FPS
71%
Core i3-7100 vs Core i7-4930K 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 i3-7100 vs Core i7-4930K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-7100 vs Core i7-4930K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-7100
Jan 3rd, 2017
Cores
2-core
33%
L3 Cache
3 MB
25%
Base Frequency
3.9 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Core i7-4930K
Sep 1st, 2013
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
87%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-7100 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-4930K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2013 |
| Not Available | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
| Kaby Lake | Codename | Ivy Bridge E |
51 W | Power Consumption | 130 W |
| Performance | ||
| 2 | Cores | 6 |
| 4 | Threads | 12 |
3.9 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Frequency | 3.9 GHz |
| 3 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
Intel HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
