Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i7-8700 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 i7-8700 is 2240 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-3930K.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-8700
- Performs up to 10% better in Elden Ring than Core i7-3930K - 123 vs 112 FPS
- Up to 29% cheaper than Core i7-3930K - $200.0 vs $280.0
- Up to 35% better value when playing Elden Ring than Core i7-3930K - $1.63 vs $2.5 per FPS
- Consumes up to 50% less energy than Intel Core i7-3930K - 65 vs 130 Watts
Elden Ring
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
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Desktop • Jan 1st, 2018
FPS
123
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.63/FPS
100%
Price, $
$200
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Desktop • Jan 1st, 2018
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-3930K | vs | Intel Core i7-8700 |
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Nov 14th, 2011 | Release Date | Jan 1st, 2018 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Coffee Lake |
Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 6 |
12 | Threads | 12 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.6 GHz |
130 W | TDP | 65 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | No |