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Key Differences
In short — Core i7-3930K outperforms the cheaper Core i5-2405S on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-2405S is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-3930K is 176 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-2405S.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3930K
- Performs up to 1% better in Horizon Zero Dawn than Core i5-2405S - 155 vs 154 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-2405S - 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-2405S
- Up to 84% cheaper than Core i7-3930K - $46.0 vs $280.0
- Up to 83% better value when playing Horizon Zero Dawn than Core i7-3930K - $0.3 vs $1.81 per FPS
- Consumes up to 50% less energy than Intel Core i7-3930K - 65 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3930K doesn't have integrated graphics
Horizon Zero Dawn
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultimate
Intel Core i7-3930K Hexa-Core Processor 3.2 Ghz 12 MB Cache LGA 2011 - BX80619I73930K
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Intel Core i5-2405S Quad-Core Processor 2.5 GHz 6 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I52405S
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TOP 5 Games
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1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultimate
Core i7-3930K
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Core i5-2405S
Desktop • May 22nd, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-3930K | vs | Intel Core i5-2405S |
|---|---|---|
Nov 14th, 2011 | Release Date | May 22nd, 2011 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.5 GHz |
3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
| 130 W | TDP | 65 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 25.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 3000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
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