The Core i7-11700K is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-930 and it's also a much better value for money, as it's only $250.28 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-11700K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 4% less energy – 125 vs 130 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 8 threads
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i7-930
- Up to 63% cheaper – $148.72 vs $399.00
Core i7-11700K vs Core i7-930 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-11700K
Mar 16th, 2021
Average FPS
204
100%
Min 1% FPS
134
100%
Price, $
$399
37%
Value, $/FPS
$1.95/FPS
46%
Core i7-930
Feb 28th, 2010
Average FPS
166
81%
Min 1% FPS
112
84%
Price, $
$148.72
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.89/FPS
100%
Core i7-11700K vs Core i7-930 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-11700K vs Core i7-930 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-11700K vs Core i7-930 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-11700K
Mar 16th, 2021
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
16 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
Core i7-930
Feb 28th, 2010
Cores
4-core
50%
L3 Cache
8 MB
50%
Base Frequency
2.8 GHz
78%
Turbo Frequency
3.06 GHz
61%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-11700K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-930 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Mar 16th, 2021 | Release Date | Feb 28th, 2010 |
| $399.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1366 |
| Rocket Lake | Codename | Bloomfield |
125 W | Power Consumption | 130 W |
| Performance | ||
8 | Cores | 4 |
16 | Threads | 8 |
3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.8 GHz |
5.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.1 GHz |
16 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
UHD Graphics 750 | Integrated Graphics | No |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
