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Core i7-3930K vs Core i5-13400F

Core i7-3930K vs Core i5-13400F: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i7-3930K

3.2 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i7-3930K Logo
Intel Core i7-3930K Hexa-Core Processor 3.2 Ghz 12 MB Cache LGA 2011 - BX80619I73930K

Buy for $280 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 58 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Core i5-13400F

2.5 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i5-13400F Logo
Thermaltake LCGS Quartz i460 R4 Gaming Desktop (Intel Core™ i5-13400F, 3600Mhz 16GB RGB Memory, NVIDIA GeForce® RTX 4060, 1TB NVMe M.2) S2QT-B66R-460-LCS

Buy for $899.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 58 minutes ago

Core i7-3930K

3.2 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i7-3930K Logo
Intel Core i7-3930K Hexa-Core Processor 3.2 Ghz 12 MB Cache LGA 2011 - BX80619I73930K

Buy for $280 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 58 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Core i5-13400F

2.5 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i5-13400F Logo
Thermaltake LCGS Quartz i460 R4 Gaming Desktop (Intel Core™ i5-13400F, 3600Mhz 16GB RGB Memory, NVIDIA GeForce® RTX 4060, 1TB NVMe M.2) S2QT-B66R-460-LCS

Buy for $899.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 58 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i5-13400F outperforms the cheaper Core i7-3930K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-3930K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-13400F is 4069 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-3930K.

Advantages of Core i7-3930K

  • Up to 69% cheaper than Core i5-13400F - $280.00 vs $899.99
  • Up to 65% better value when playing Rocket League than Core i5-13400F - $0.41 vs $1.18 per FPS

Advantages of Core i5-13400F

  • Performs up to 13% better in Rocket League than Core i7-3930K - 765 vs 679 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-3930K - 16 vs 12 threads
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Rocket League

Rocket League

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High Quality

Intel Core i7-3930K Logo
Core i7-3930K

Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011


FPS

679

89%

Value, $/FPS

$0.41/FPS

100%

Price, $

$280

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i7-3930K Hexa-Core Processor 3.2 Ghz 12 MB Cache LGA 2011 - BX80619I73930K

Buy for $280 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 58 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-13400F Logo
Core i5-13400F

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023


FPS

765

100%

Value, $/FPS

$1.18/FPS

35%

Price, $

$899.99

31%

FPS Winner

Thermaltake LCGS Quartz i460 R4 Gaming Desktop (Intel Core™ i5-13400F, 3600Mhz 16GB RGB Memory, NVIDIA GeForce® RTX 4060, 1TB NVMe M.2) S2QT-B66R-460-LCS

Buy for $899.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 58 minutes ago

Trending Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High Quality

Intel Core i7-3930K Logo
Core i7-3930K

Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011

Intel Core i5-13400F Logo
Core i5-13400F

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-3930K Logo
Core i7-3930K

Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011


Single-Core

606

26%

Multi-Core

2961

28%

Intel Core i5-13400F Logo
Core i5-13400F

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023


Single-Core

2290

100%

Multi-Core

10745

100%

Intel Core i7-3930K Logo

Core i7-3930K

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Intel Core i5-13400F Logo

Core i5-13400F

Nov 14th, 2011Release Date
Jan 4th, 2023
Core i7CollectionCore i5
Sandy Bridge ECodenameRaptor Lake
Intel Socket 2011SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores
10
12Threads
16
3.2 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.5 GHz
3.8 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.6 GHz
130 WTDPNot Available
32 nmProcess Size
10 nm
32.0x
Multiplier25.0x
NoneIntegrated GraphicsNone
Yes
OverclockableNo

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