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Key Differences
In short — Core i5-6500TE outperforms the cheaper Core i7-3930K on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-6500TE is 1427 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-3930K.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3930K
- Up to 43% cheaper than Core i5-6500TE - $280.0 vs $489.95
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-6500TE - 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-6500TE
- Performs up to 16% better in HITMAN 2 than Core i7-3930K - 134 vs 116 FPS
- Consumes up to 73% less energy than Intel Core i7-3930K - 35 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3930K doesn't have integrated graphics
HITMAN 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Intel Core i7-3930K Hexa-Core Processor 3.2 Ghz 12 MB Cache LGA 2011 - BX80619I73930K
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Intel Core i5 i5-6500TE Quad-core (4 Core) 2.3GHz Processor Socket H4 LGA-1151 OEM Pack Model CM8066201938000
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i7-3930K
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Core i5-6500TE
Desktop • Oct 11th, 2015
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i7-3930K
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Single-Core
606
54.203935599284435%
Multi-Core
2961
96.10516066212269%
Intel Core i7-3930K | vs | Intel Core i5-6500TE |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 14th, 2011 | Release Date | Oct 11th, 2015 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Skylake |
| Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.3 GHz |
3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
| 130 W | TDP | 35 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 23.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | HD Graphics 530 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
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