Intel Core i7-3930K vs Core i7-7700K

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Combined performance score

i7-7700K
6.29
+17.8%

Core i7-7700K outperforms Core i7-3930K by 18% in our combined benchmark results.

General info

Comparing Core i7-7700K and Core i7-3930K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking9671071
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Value for money4.661.85
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i7 (Desktop)no data
Architecture codenameKaby Lake (2016−2019)Sandy Bridge-E (2011−2013)
Release date3 January 2017 (7 years old)14 November 2011 (12 years old)
Launch price (MSRP)$339$611
Current price$241 (0.7x MSRP)$210 (0.3x MSRP)
Value for money

Performance per price, higher is better.

i7-7700K has 152% better value for money than i7-3930K.

Technical specs

Core i7-7700K and Core i7-3930K basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads812
Base clock speed4.2 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz3.8 GHz
L1 cache64K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm32 nm
Die sizeno data435 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C67 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C67 °C
Number of transistorsno data2,270 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplierYesYes

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-7700K and Core i7-3930K compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCLGA1151FCLGA2011
Power consumption (TDP)91 Watt130 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-7700K and Core i7-3930K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX+no data
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
SIPP-no data
Smart Responseno data+
Demand Based Switchingno data-
StatusDiscontinuedDiscontinued

Security technologies

Core i7-7700K and Core i7-3930K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data-
EDB++
Secure Key+no data
MPX+no data
Identity Protection++
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-7700K and Core i7-3930K are enumerated here.

AMD-V+no data
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-7700K and Core i7-3930K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3, DDR4DDR3
Maximum memory size64 GB64.23 GB
Max memory channels24
Maximum memory bandwidth38.397 GB/s51.2 GB/s
ECC memory support--

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 630no data
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+no data
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-7700K and Core i7-3930K integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-7700K and Core i7-3930K integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-7700K and Core i7-3930K integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-7700K and Core i7-3930K.

PCIe version3.02.0
PCI Express lanes1640

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i7-7700K 6.29
+17.8%
i7-3930K 5.34

Core i7-7700K outperforms Core i7-3930K by 18% in our combined benchmark results.


Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Benchmark coverage: 68%

i7-7700K 9656
+17.7%
i7-3930K 8205

Core i7-7700K outperforms Core i7-3930K by 18% in Passmark.

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

i7-7700K 1571
+159%
i7-3930K 606

Core i7-7700K outperforms Core i7-3930K by 159% in GeekBench 5 Single-Core.

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

i7-7700K 5107
+72.8%
i7-3930K 2956

Core i7-7700K outperforms Core i7-3930K by 73% in GeekBench 5 Multi-Core.

3DMark Fire Strike Physics

Benchmark coverage: 4%

i7-7700K 13580
+10.9%
i7-3930K 12240

Core i7-7700K outperforms Core i7-3930K by 11% in 3DMark Fire Strike Physics.

Gaming performance

Advantages and disadvantages


Performance score 6.29 5.34
Recency 3 January 2017 14 November 2011
Physical cores 4 6
Threads 8 12
Cost $339 $611
Chip lithography 14 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 91 Watt 130 Watt

The Core i7-7700K is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-3930K in performance tests.


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