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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i7-3930K vs Ryzen 3 1200

The Core i7-3930K is quite a bit slower than the Ryzen 3 1200 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 435% more expensive$583 vs $82.02
  • Up to 36% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 5 years and 9 months newer
  • Up to 435% cheaper$82.02 vs $583
  • Up to 629% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Ryzen 3 1200 ranks 10 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i7-3930K has 2 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i7-3930K has 8 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i7-3930K has 4 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i7-3930K has a 3% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i7-3930K boosts 12% higher.

TDPhelp

Ryzen 3 1200 draws 65W less power.

LGA2011
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AM4
Sandy Bridge-E
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Zen
Desktop
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Desktop
No Integrated Graphics
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No Integrated Graphics
1600 MHz (DDR3)
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2666 MHz (DDR4)
Overclockable
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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i7-3930K or Ryzen 3 1200?expand_more
The Ryzen 3 1200. It's 111% faster than the Core i7-3930K on average across 100+ games, scoring 19/100 vs 9/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 3 1200 than Core i7-3930K?expand_more
111% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i7-3930K or Ryzen 3 1200?expand_more
The Ryzen 3 1200 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 3 1200 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 19/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Core i7-3930K and Ryzen 3 1200?expand_more
Performance: Core i7-3930K scores 9/100, Ryzen 3 1200 scores 19/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Core i7-3930K or Ryzen 3 1200 bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i7-3930K or Ryzen 3 1200?expand_more
The Ryzen 3 1200 is the stronger pick at 19/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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