The Core i5-1230U is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-3930K. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i5-1230U
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i7-3930K
The Core i5-1230U is better in every way
Core i5-1230U vs Core i7-3930K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-1230U
Feb 23rd, 2022
Average FPS
190
100%
Min 1% FPS
126
100%
Price, $
Out of Stock
Value, $/FPS
Not Available
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Core i7-3930K
Nov 14th, 2011
Average FPS
170
89%
Min 1% FPS
114
90%
Price, $
$280
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.64/FPS
100%
Core i5-1230U vs Core i7-3930K in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-1230U vs Core i7-3930K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-1230U vs Core i7-3930K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-1230U
Feb 23rd, 2022
Cores
10-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
1 GHz
31%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
MHz
Core i7-3930K
Nov 14th, 2011
Cores
6-core
60%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.8 GHz
86%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-1230U | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-3930K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Feb 23rd, 2022 | Release Date | Nov 14th, 2011 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $583.00 |
Laptop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel BGA 1781 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge E |
| Not Available | Power Consumption | 130 W |
| Performance | ||
10 | Cores | 6 |
| 12 | Threads | 12 |
| 1.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.2 GHz |
4.4 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
| 12 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4, DDR5 | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
Iris Xe 80EU | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
