The Core i9-13900KS is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-930 and it's also a much better value for money, as it's only $355.00 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-13900KS
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 32 vs 8 threads
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-930 cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Core i7-930
- Up to 71% cheaper – $144.99 vs $499.99
- Consumes up to 13% less energy – 130 vs 150 Watts
Core i9-13900KS vs Core i7-930 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-13900KS
Jan 12th, 2023
Average FPS
224
100%
Min 1% FPS
147
100%
Price, $
$499.99
28%
Value, $/FPS
$2.23/FPS
39%
Core i7-930
Feb 28th, 2010
Average FPS
166
74%
Min 1% FPS
112
76%
Price, $
$144.99
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.87/FPS
100%
Core i9-13900KS vs Core i7-930 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
Add a Game
Select Settings
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-13900KS vs Core i7-930 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-13900KS vs Core i7-930 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-13900KS
Jan 12th, 2023
Cores
24-core
100%
L3 Cache
36 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Core i7-930
Feb 28th, 2010
Cores
4-core
17%
L3 Cache
8 MB
22%
Base Frequency
2.8 GHz
87%
Turbo Frequency
3.06 GHz
51%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-13900KS | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-930 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 12th, 2023 | Release Date | Feb 28th, 2010 |
| $699.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1366 |
| Raptor Lake | Codename | Bloomfield |
| 150 W | Power Consumption | 130 W |
| Performance | ||
24 | Cores | 4 |
32 | Threads | 8 |
3.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.8 GHz |
6.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.1 GHz |
36 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 5600 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | No |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
