The Core i7-875K is a slower gaming CPU than the Core i7-3930K, however, it's a better value for money, as it's $105.98 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i7-875K
- Up to 38% cheaper – $174.02 vs $280.00
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 27% less energy – 95 vs 130 Watts
Advantages of the Core i7-3930K
- A faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 8 threads
Core i7-875K vs Core i7-3930K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-875K
May 30th, 2010
Average FPS
188
99%
Min 1% FPS
132
99%
Price, $
$174.02
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.92/FPS
100%
Core i7-3930K
Nov 14th, 2011
Average FPS
190
100%
Min 1% FPS
134
100%
Price, $
$280
62%
Value, $/FPS
$1.47/FPS
63%
Core i7-875K 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
Very High
1920x1080
+2
Average FPS
Average FPS
High
1920x1080
+1
Average FPS
Average FPS
Very High
1920x1080
Average FPS
Average FPS
Ultra
1920x1080
+2
Average FPS
Average FPS
Best Looking
1920x1080
Average FPS
Average FPS
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-875K vs Core i7-3930K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-875K vs Core i7-3930K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-875K
May 30th, 2010
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
8 MB
67%
Base Frequency
2.933 GHz
92%
Turbo Frequency
3.6 GHz
95%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
83%
Core i7-3930K
Nov 14th, 2011
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.8 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-875K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-3930K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| May 30th, 2010 | Release Date | Nov 14th, 2011 |
$353.00 | MSRP | $583.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1156 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
| Lynnfield | Codename | Sandy Bridge-E |
95 W | Power Consumption | 130 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 6 |
| 8 | Threads | 12 |
| 2.9 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.2 GHz |
| 3.6 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
| 8 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1333 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
