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Key Differences
In short — Core i7-3930K outperforms the cheaper Core i7-930 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-930 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-3930K is 624 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-930.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-930
- Up to 46% cheaper than Core i7-3930K - $144.95 vs $270.5
- Up to 46% better value when playing God of War than Core i7-3930K - $0.89 vs $1.65 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3930K
- Performs up to 1% better in God of War than Core i7-930 - 164 vs 162 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-930 - 12 vs 8 threads
God of War
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i7-930
Desktop • Feb 28th, 2010
FPS
162
98%
Value, $/FPS
$0.89/FPS
100%
Price, $
$144.95
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i7 Processor i7-930 2.80GHz 8 MB LGA1366 CPU, Retail BX80601930
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Intel Core i7-3930K Hexa-Core Processor 3.2 Ghz 12 MB Cache LGA 2011 - BX80619I73930K
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i7-930
Desktop • Feb 28th, 2010
Core i7-3930K
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-930 | vs | Intel Core i7-3930K |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 28th, 2010 | Release Date | Nov 14th, 2011 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Bloomfield | Codename | Sandy Bridge E |
| Intel Socket 1366 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 6 |
| 8 | Threads | 12 |
| 2.8 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
| 3.1 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
| 130 W | TDP | 130 W |
| 45 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
| 21.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
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