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Key Differences
In short — Core i3-8121U outperforms Core i7-3930K on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-8121U is 2364 days newer than Core i7-3930K.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-8121U
- Performs up to 4% better in Apex Legends than Core i7-3930K - 271 vs 261 FPS
- Consumes up to 88% less energy than Intel Core i7-3930K - 15 vs 130 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3930K
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-8121U - 12 vs 4 threads
Apex Legends
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Core i7-3930K
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
FPS
261
96%
Value, $/FPS
$1.07/FPS
100%
Price, $
$280
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i7-3930K Hexa-Core Processor 3.2 Ghz 12 MB Cache LGA 2011 - BX80619I73930K
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Core i3-8121U
Mobile • May 5th, 2018
Core i7-3930K
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-8121U | vs | Intel Core i7-3930K |
|---|---|---|
May 5th, 2018 | Release Date | Nov 14th, 2011 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Cannon Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge E |
| Intel BGA 1440 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 6 |
| 4 | Threads | 12 |
| 2.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
| 3.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
15 W | TDP | 130 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
| 22.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
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