The Core i7-3930K is at least 2x slower gaming CPU than the Core i9-9900KS. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i7-3930K
The Core i9-9900KS is better in every way
Advantages of the Core i9-9900KS
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 2% less energy – 127 vs 130 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 12 threads
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i7-3930K vs Core i9-9900KS for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-3930K
Nov 14th, 2011
Average FPS
170
88%
Min 1% FPS
114
89%
Price, $
$280
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.64/FPS
100%
Core i9-9900KS
Oct 28th, 2019
Average FPS
194
100%
Min 1% FPS
128
100%
Price, $
Out of Stock
Value, $/FPS
Not Available
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Core i7-3930K vs Core i9-9900KS 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 i7-3930K vs Core i9-9900KS in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-3930K vs Core i9-9900KS in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-3930K
Nov 14th, 2011
Cores
6-core
75%
L3 Cache
12 MB
75%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
80%
Turbo Frequency
3.8 GHz
76%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
60%
Core i9-9900KS
Oct 28th, 2019
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
16 MB
100%
Base Frequency
4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-3930K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i9-9900KS |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Nov 14th, 2011 | Release Date | Oct 28th, 2019 |
| $583.00 | MSRP | $513.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| 130 W | Power Consumption | 127 W |
| Performance | ||
| 6 | Cores | 8 |
| 12 | Threads | 16 |
| 3.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 4.0 GHz |
| 3.8 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 5.0 GHz |
| 12 MB | L3 Cache | 16 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1600 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | UHD 630 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
