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Core i7-3930K vs Ryzen 7 5800X

Core i7-3930K vs Ryzen 7 5800X: 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

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 7 5800X

3.8 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Logo
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 8-core, 16-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for $179 on Amazon

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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 2 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 7 5800X

3.8 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Logo
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 8-core, 16-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for $179 on Amazon

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Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 7 5800X outperforms the more expensive Core i7-3930K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Ryzen 7 5800X is 3279 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-3930K.

Advantages of Ryzen 7 5800X

  • Performs up to 15% better in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt than Core i7-3930K - 180 vs 156 FPS
  • Up to 36% cheaper than Core i7-3930K - $179.00 vs $280.00
  • Up to 45% better value when playing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt than Core i7-3930K - $0.99 vs $1.79 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 19% less energy than Intel Core i7-3930K - 105 vs 130 Watts
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-3930K - 16 vs 12 threads
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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra+

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

Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011


FPS

156

87%

Value, $/FPS

$1.79/FPS

55%

Price, $

$280

63%

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

Buy for $280 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 2 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Logo
Ryzen 7 5800X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


FPS

180

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.99/FPS

100%

Price, $

$179

100%

FPS and Value Winner

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 8-core, 16-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for $179 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 2 minutes ago

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Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra+

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

Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Logo
Ryzen 7 5800X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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

Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011


Single-Core

606

28%

Multi-Core

2961

29%

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Logo
Ryzen 7 5800X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


Single-Core

2178

100%

Multi-Core

10263

100%

Intel Core i7-3930K Logo

Core i7-3930K

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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Logo

Ryzen 7 5800X

Nov 14th, 2011Release Date
Core i7CollectionRyzen 7
Sandy Bridge ECodenameVermeer
Intel Socket 2011SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores
12Threads
3.2 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.8 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
130 WTDP
32 nmProcess Size
32.0xMultiplier
NoneIntegrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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