Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-11600K 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 i5-11600K is 3410 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-3930K.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-11600K
- Performs up to 15% better in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt than Core i7-3930K - 180 vs 156 FPS
- Up to 36% cheaper than Core i7-3930K - $179.99 vs $280.0
- Up to 44% better value when playing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt than Core i7-3930K - $1.0 vs $1.79 per FPS
- Consumes up to 4% less energy than Intel Core i7-3930K - 125 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3930K doesn't have integrated graphics
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra+
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Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021
FPS
180
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1/FPS
100%
Price, $
$179.99
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra+
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-3930K | vs | Intel Core i5-11600K |
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Nov 14th, 2011 | Release Date | Mar 16th, 2021 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Rocket Lake |
Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 6 |
12 | Threads | 12 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.9 GHz |
130 W | TDP | 125 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 39.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 750 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |