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Key Differences
In short — Core i7-3930K outperforms the cheaper Pentium G2130 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Pentium G2130 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-3930K is 434 days older than the cheaper Pentium G2130.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3930K
- Performs up to 4% better in The Callisto Protocol than Pentium G2130 - 78 vs 75 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Pentium G2130 - 12 vs 2 threads
Advantages of Intel Pentium G2130
- Up to 84% cheaper than Core i7-3930K - $43.64 vs $280.0
- Up to 84% better value when playing The Callisto Protocol than Core i7-3930K - $0.58 vs $3.59 per FPS
- Consumes up to 58% less energy than Intel Core i7-3930K - 55 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3930K doesn't have integrated graphics
The Callisto Protocol
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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Pentium G2130
Desktop • Jan 21st, 2013
FPS
75
96%
Value, $/FPS
$0.58/FPS
100%
Price, $
$43.64
100%
Value Winner
Intel Pentium G2130 3.20 GHz DUAL-CORE Processor, Socket H2 LGA-1155
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TOP 5 Games
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1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i7-3930K
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Pentium G2130
Desktop • Jan 21st, 2013
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-3930K | vs | Intel Pentium G2130 |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 14th, 2011 | Release Date | Jan 21st, 2013 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Pentium |
| Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 2 |
12 | Threads | 2 |
| 3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
| 3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
| 130 W | TDP | 55 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
| 32.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
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