The Ryzen Threadripper 1950X is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-3930K, however, it's a worse value for money, as it's $341.95 more expensive!
Advantages of the Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 32 vs 12 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-3930K
- Up to 55% cheaper – $280.00 vs $621.95
- A slightly better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 28% less energy – 130 vs 180 Watts
Ryzen Threadripper 1950X vs Core i7-3930K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
Aug 10th, 2017
Average FPS
181
100%
Min 1% FPS
121
100%
Price, $
$621.95
45%
Value, $/FPS
$3.43/FPS
48%
Core i7-3930K
Nov 14th, 2011
Average FPS
170
94%
Min 1% FPS
114
94%
Price, $
$280
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.64/FPS
100%
Ryzen Threadripper 1950X vs Core i7-3930K in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Ryzen Threadripper 1950X vs Core i7-3930K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Ryzen Threadripper 1950X vs Core i7-3930K in core CPU performance specifications
Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
Aug 10th, 2017
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
32 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i7-3930K
Nov 14th, 2011
Cores
6-core
38%
L3 Cache
12 MB
38%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
94%
Turbo Frequency
3.8 GHz
95%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
60%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Ryzen Threadripper 1950X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-3930K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Aug 10th, 2017 | Release Date | Nov 14th, 2011 |
| $999.00 | MSRP | $583.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| AMD Socket SP3r2 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
| Whitehaven | Codename | Sandy Bridge E |
| 180 W | Power Consumption | 130 W |
| Performance | ||
16 | Cores | 6 |
32 | Threads | 12 |
3.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.2 GHz |
4.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
32 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
