The Core i7-4770K is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-3930K and it's also a better value for money, as it's only $20.00 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-4770K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 35% less energy – 84 vs 130 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i7-3930K
- Up to 7% cheaper – $280.00 vs $300.00
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 8 threads
Core i7-4770K vs Core i7-3930K
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-4770K
Jun 2nd, 2013
Average FPS
199
100%
Min 1% FPS
136
100%
Price, $
$300
93%
Value, $/FPS
$1.5/FPS
100%
Core i7-3930K
Nov 14th, 2011
Average FPS
184
92%
Min 1% FPS
127
93%
Price, $
$280
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.52/FPS
99%
Core i7-4770K vs Core i7-3930K 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 i7-4770K vs Core i7-3930K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-4770K vs Core i7-3930K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-4770K
Jun 2nd, 2013
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
8 MB
67%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
100%
Core i7-3930K
Nov 14th, 2011
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
91%
Turbo Frequency
3.8 GHz
97%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-4770K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-3930K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jun 2nd, 2013 | Release Date | Nov 14th, 2011 |
$350.00 | MSRP | $583.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1150 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
| Haswell | Codename | Sandy Bridge-E |
84 W | Power Consumption | 130 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 6 |
| 8 | Threads | 12 |
3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.2 GHz |
3.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
| 8 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1600 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
Intel HD 4600 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
