Intel Core i7-3930K Benchmark, Test and specs

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CPU lineage

The Intel Core i7-3930K features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently. It was released in Q4/2011 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition series. To use the Intel Core i7-3930K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011 socket.
Name: Intel Core i7-3930K
Family: Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition
Group: Intel Core i 3000X
Segment: Desktop / Server
Generation: 3

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-3930K has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-3930K is 3.2 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz. The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
CPU Cores: 6
Threads: 12
Cores: 6x
Core architecture: normal
Hyperthreading: Yes
Overclocking: Yes
Frequency: 3.2 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 3.8 GHz
Turbo Frequency (all cores): 3.8 GHz

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 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Memory type: DDR3-1600
Max. Memory: 64.0 GB
Memory channels: 4
Bandwidth: 51.2 GB/s
ECC: No
PCIe: pci
AES-NI: Yes

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.
TDP (PL1 / PBP): 130 W
TDP (PL2): None
TDP up: None
TDP down: None
Tjunction max: --

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-3930K is manufactured using a 32 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.
Technology: 32 nm
Chip design: Monolithic
Socket: LGA 2011
L2-Cache: 0 bytes
L3-Cache: 12.0 MB
Architecture: Sandy Bridge E
Operating systems: Windows 10, Linux
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d (C2 Stepping)
Instruction set (ISA): x86-64 (64 bit)
ISA extensions: SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
Release date: Q4/2011
Release price: 480 $
Part Number: --
Documents: Technical data sheet
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Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 1600
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
20754
20754
Intel Xeon Silver 4109T
8C 16T @ 2.0 GHz
20724
20724
Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
20711
20711
Intel Core i5-8600K
6C 6T @ 3.6 GHz
20638
20638
Intel Core i7-8700T
6C 12T @ 2.4 GHz
20253
20253

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD Ryzen 5 3400GE
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
8282
8282
AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
8280
8280
Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
8254
8254
Intel Core i7-6870HQ
4C 8T @ 2.7 GHz
8236
8236
Intel Core i7-6820HQ
4C 8T @ 2.7 GHz
8236
8236

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon Gold 5222
4C 8T @ 3.8 GHz
4588
4588
Intel Xeon E3-1240 v6
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
4582
4582
Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
4576
4576
Intel Core i7-1160G7
4C 8T @ 2.1 GHz
4546
4546
Intel Xeon D-1559
12C 24T @ 1.5 GHz
4530
4530

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon E3-1231 v3
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
3554
3554
Intel Pentium G4520
2C 2T @ 3.6 GHz
3546
3546
Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
3542
3542
Intel Core i7-4710HQ
4C 8T @ 2.5 GHz
3538
3538
Intel Xeon E5-2683 v4
16C 32T @ 2.1 GHz
3531
3531

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
3215
3215
AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
3202
3202
Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
3201
3201
Intel Core i5-6600T
4C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
3198
3198
Intel Core i5-5575R
4C 4T @ 2.8 GHz
3198
3198

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-11370H
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
2613
2613
Intel Core i7-1195G7
4C 8T @ 2.9 GHz
2602
2602
Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
2588
2588
Intel Core i7-8750H
6C 12T @ 2.2 GHz
2586
2586
Intel Core i5-9400
6C 6T @ 2.9 GHz
2585
2585

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-11300H
4C 8T @ 3.1 GHz
2034
2034
Intel Core i3-10300T
4C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
2001
2001
Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
1986
1986
Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
1982
1982
AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
1969
1969

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-8400
6C 6T @ 2.8 GHz
925
925
Intel Xeon E5-2660 v2
10C 20T @ 2.2 GHz
916
916
Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
915
915
Intel Core i3-10105F
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
912
912
Intel Core i5-9600T
6C 6T @ 2.3 GHz
908
908

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-4670T
4C 4T @ 2.3 GHz
780
780
Intel Core i5-6267U
2C 4T @ 2.9 GHz
778
778
Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
778
778
Intel Core i5-6267U
2C 4T @ 2.9 GHz
778
778
Intel Celeron G3950
2C 2T @ 3.0 GHz
777
777

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-3770
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
732
732
Intel Pentium G3460
2C 2T @ 3.5 GHz
732
732
Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
731
731
Intel Core i7-3820
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
729
729
Intel Xeon E5-1660 v2
6C 12T @ 3.7 GHz
726
726

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

AMD Ryzen 5 3400G
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
458.6
458.6
AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
458.6
458.6
Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
427.7
427.7
Intel Core i7-8809G
4C 8T @ 3.1 GHz
415.8
415.8
Intel Core i7-6700
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
409.7
409.7

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-L16G7
5C 5T @ 1.4 GHz
272
272
Intel Xeon E5-2640 v3
8C 16T @ 2.6 GHz
271
271
Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
269
269
Intel Xeon E5-2695 v3
14C 28T @ 2.3 GHz
264
264
Intel Core i7-2600K
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
263
263

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-4210H
2C 4T @ 2.9 GHz
129
129
Intel Pentium Gold G5400T
2C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
129
129
Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
129
129
AMD Ryzen 3 2200U
2C 4T @ 2.5 GHz
129
129
Intel Pentium G3420
2C 2T @ 3.2 GHz
129
129

Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-8600
6C 6T @ 3.1 GHz
10.2
10.2
Intel Xeon E3-1280 v6
4C 8T @ 3.9 GHz
10.2
10.2
Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
10.2
10.2
Intel Core i7-3970X
6C 12T @ 3.5 GHz
10.1
10.1
Intel Core i5-8400
6C 6T @ 2.8 GHz
10.0
10.0

Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-6300HQ
4C 4T @ 2.3 GHz
1.5
1.5
Intel Core i7-5600U
2C 4T @ 2.6 GHz
1.5
1.5
Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
1.5
1.5
Intel Core i5-4340M
2C 4T @ 2.9 GHz
1.5
1.5
Intel Core i7-5650U
2C 4T @ 2.2 GHz
1.5
1.5