Intel Core i7-4930K vs Intel Core i7-4930MX

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Intel Core i7-4930K or Intel Core i7-4930K – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i7-4930K features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition series.
To use the Intel Core i7-4930K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011 socket.
The Intel Core i7-4930MX features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition series.
To use the Intel Core i7-4930MX, you'll need a motherboard with a PGA 946 socket.
Intel Core i 4000X Group Intel Core i 4000M/4000H
4 Generation 4
Intel Core i7-4930K Name Intel Core i7-4930MX
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition Family Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-4930K has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-4930K is 3.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i7-4930MX has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-4930MX is 3.0 GHz
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.9 GHz
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.9 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
3.4 GHz Frequency 3.0 GHz
6 CPU Cores 4
Yes Overclocking Yes
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
6x Cores 4x
12 Threads 8
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-4930K does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-4930MX has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-4930MX uses the Intel HD Graphics 4600, which has 160 texture shaders
and 20 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.35 GHz
-- Technology 22 nm
-- Direct X 11.1
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Execution units 20
-- Release date Q2/2013
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4600
-- Shaders 160
-- GPU frequency 0.4 GHz
-- Generation 7.5
-- Max. displays --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
-- VP9 No
-- VP8 No
-- VC-1 Decode
-- JPEG Decode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3L-1600
59.7 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
64.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
4 Memory channels 2
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 130 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 57 W watts.
130 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 57 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-4930K is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-4930MX is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
22 nm Technology 22 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
-- Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Q3/2013 Release date Q2/2013
540 $ Release price 975 $
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
12.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
LGA 2011 Socket PGA 946
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Ivy Bridge E Architecture Haswell H
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-4930K
6C 12T @ 3.4 GHz
22600
22600
Intel Core i7-4930MX
4C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
12232
12232

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-4930K
6C 12T @ 3.4 GHz
5746
5746
Intel Core i7-4930MX
4C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
3452
3452

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-4930MX
4C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
4188
4188
Intel Core i7-4930K
6C 12T @ 3.4 GHz
4021
4021

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-4930MX
4C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
4133
4133
Intel Core i7-4930K
6C 12T @ 3.4 GHz
3745
3745

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-4930MX
4C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
1087
1087
Intel Core i7-4930K
6C 12T @ 3.4 GHz
746
746