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In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-4130 outperforms the more expensive Core i7-3930K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i3-4130 is 657 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-3930K.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3930K
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-4130 - 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-4130
- Performs up to 3% better in Overwatch 2 than Core i7-3930K - 334 vs 323 FPS
- Up to 85% cheaper than Core i7-3930K - $41.13 vs $280.0
- Up to 86% better value when playing Overwatch 2 than Core i7-3930K - $0.12 vs $0.87 per FPS
- Consumes up to 58% less energy than Intel Core i7-3930K - 54 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3930K doesn't have integrated graphics
Overwatch 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Intel Core i7-3930K Hexa-Core Processor 3.2 Ghz 12 MB Cache LGA 2011 - BX80619I73930K
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Core i3-4130
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2013
FPS
334
100%
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$0.12/FPS
100%
Price, $
$41.13
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Intel Core i3-4130 3.4 3 FCLGA 1150 Processor BX80646I34130
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TOP 5 Games
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1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Core i7-3930K
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Core i3-4130
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2013
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-3930K | vs | Intel Core i3-4130 |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 14th, 2011 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2013 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
| Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Haswell |
| Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 2 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
| 3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
| 130 W | TDP | 54 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
| 32.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4400 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
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