Key Differences
In short — Core i3-6100 outperforms the cheaper Core i7-4930K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-4930K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i3-6100 is 730 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-4930K.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-4930K
- Up to 10% cheaper than Core i3-6100 - $89.95 vs $100.0
- Up to 10% better value when playing Control than Core i3-6100 - $0.45 vs $0.5 per FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-6100 - 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-6100
- Performs up to 0% better in Control than Core i7-4930K - 201 vs 200 FPS
- Consumes up to 61% less energy than Intel Core i7-4930K - 51 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-4930K doesn't have integrated graphics
Control
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2013
FPS
200
99%
Value, $/FPS
$0.45/FPS
100%
Price, $
$89.95
100%
Value Winner
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2013
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2015
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-4930K | vs | Intel Core i3-6100 |
---|---|---|
Sep 1st, 2013 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2015 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
Ivy Bridge E | Codename | Skylake |
Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 2 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
3.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
130 W | TDP | 51 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
34.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 530 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |