Intel Core i3-3245 vs Intel Core i7-5930K

Comparative analysis of Intel Core i3-3245 and Intel Core i7-5930K processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Compatibility, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps), 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score.

 

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i3-3245

  • 2.5x lower typical power consumption: 55 Watt vs 140 Watt
  • 3.2x better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 3130 vs 979
  • Around 4% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 6009 vs 5795
Specifications (specs)
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 55 Watt vs 140 Watt
Benchmarks
Geekbench 4 - Single Core 3130 vs 979
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core 6009 vs 5795

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-5930K

  • Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
  • 4 more cores, run more applications at once: 6 vs 2
  • 8 more threads: 12 vs 4
  • Around 2% higher maximum core temperature: 66.8 °C vs 65.3°C
  • 2x more maximum memory size: 64 GB vs 32 GB
  • Around 14% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2048 vs 1791
  • 4.3x better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 10322 vs 2379
  • 2.9x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 6.58 vs 2.296
  • Around 80% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 74.236 vs 41.214
  • 2.9x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 0.82 vs 0.279
  • 3.1x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 3.407 vs 1.092
  • 2.9x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 8.385 vs 2.875
Specifications (specs)
Unlocked Unlocked vs Locked
Number of cores 6 vs 2
Number of threads 12 vs 4
Maximum core temperature 66.8 °C vs 65.3°C
Maximum memory size 64 GB vs 32 GB
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark 2048 vs 1791
PassMark - CPU mark 10322 vs 2379
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) 6.58 vs 2.296
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) 74.236 vs 41.214
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) 0.82 vs 0.279
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) 3.407 vs 1.092
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) 8.385 vs 2.875

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: Intel Core i3-3245
CPU 2: Intel Core i7-5930K

PassMark - Single thread mark
CPU 1
CPU 2
1791
2048
PassMark - CPU mark
CPU 1
CPU 2
2379
10322
Geekbench 4 - Single Core
CPU 1
CPU 2
3130
979
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core
CPU 1
CPU 2
6009
5795
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s)
CPU 1
CPU 2
2.296
6.58
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s)
CPU 1
CPU 2
41.214
74.236
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s)
CPU 1
CPU 2
0.279
0.82
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s)
CPU 1
CPU 2
1.092
3.407
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)
CPU 1
CPU 2
2.875
8.385
Name Intel Core i3-3245 Intel Core i7-5930K
PassMark - Single thread mark 1791 2048
PassMark - CPU mark 2379 10322
Geekbench 4 - Single Core 3130 979
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core 6009 5795
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) 2.296 6.58
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) 41.214 74.236
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) 0.279 0.82
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) 1.092 3.407
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) 2.875 8.385
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) 1460
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) 1460
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score 3949

Compare specifications (specs)

Intel Core i3-3245 Intel Core i7-5930K

Essentials

Architecture codename Ivy Bridge Haswell E
Launch date Q2'13 September 2014
Place in performance rating 1849 1859
Processor Number i3-3245 i7-5930K
Series Legacy Intel® Core™ Processors Intel® Core™ X-series Processors
Status Discontinued Discontinued
Vertical segment Desktop Desktop
Launch price (MSRP) $613
Price now $597.99
Value for money (0-100) 6.72

Performance

64 bit support
Base frequency 3.40 GHz 3.50 GHz
Bus Speed 5 GT/s DMI 0 GT/s
Manufacturing process technology 22 nm 22 nm
Maximum core temperature 65.3°C 66.8 °C
Number of cores 2 6
Number of threads 4 12
Die size 356 mm
L1 cache 64 KB (per core)
L2 cache 256 KB (per core)
L3 cache 15360 KB (shared)
Maximum frequency 3.70 GHz
Transistor count 2600 million
Unlocked

Memory

Max memory channels 2 4
Maximum memory bandwidth 25.6 GB/s 68 GB/s
Maximum memory size 32 GB 64 GB
Supported memory types DDR3 1333/1600 DDR4 1600/1866/2133

Graphics

Device ID 0x152
Graphics base frequency 650 MHz
Graphics max dynamic frequency 1.05 GHz
Intel® Clear Video HD technology
Intel® Flexible Display Interface (Intel® FDI)
Intel® InTru™ 3D technology
Intel® Quick Sync Video
Processor graphics Intel® HD Graphics 4000 None

Graphics interfaces

Number of displays supported 3

Compatibility

Low Halogen Options Available
Max number of CPUs in a configuration 1 1
Package Size 37.5mm x 37.5mm 52.5mm x 45.0mm
Sockets supported FCLGA1155 FCLGA2011-3
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 55 Watt 140 Watt
Thermal Solution 2011C

Peripherals

PCI Express revision 2.0 3.0
PCIe configurations up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8 & 2x4
Max number of PCIe lanes 40
Scalability 1S Only

Security & Reliability

Anti-Theft technology
Execute Disable Bit (EDB)
Intel® Identity Protection technology
Intel® Secure Key technology
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT)

Advanced Technologies

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology
Idle States
Instruction set extensions Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
Intel 64
Intel® AES New Instructions
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology
Intel® My WiFi technology
Intel® Turbo Boost technology
Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility
Thermal Monitoring
Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX)
Intel® Demand Based Switching
Intel® Smart Response technology

Virtualization

Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)