Intel Core i5-4670S vs Intel Core i7-3930K
Comparative analysis of Intel Core i5-4670S and Intel Core i7-3930K processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Graphics image quality, Graphics API support, 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), 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score.
Differences
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i5-4670S
- CPU is newer: launch date 1 year(s) 7 month(s) later
- Around 7% higher maximum core temperature: 71.35°C vs 66.8°C
- A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 22 nm vs 32 nm
- 2x lower typical power consumption: 65 Watt vs 130 Watt
- Around 20% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2089 vs 1747
- Around 2% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 800 vs 787
- Around 84% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 11.605 vs 6.321
- 2.9x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 21.444 vs 7.34
Specifications (specs) | |
Launch date | June 2013 vs November 2011 |
Maximum core temperature | 71.35°C vs 66.8°C |
Manufacturing process technology | 22 nm vs 32 nm |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 65 Watt vs 130 Watt |
Benchmarks | |
PassMark - Single thread mark | 2089 vs 1747 |
Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 800 vs 787 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 11.605 vs 6.321 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 21.444 vs 7.34 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-3930K
- Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
- 2 more cores, run more applications at once: 6 vs 4
- 8 more threads: 12 vs 4
- Around 50% more L1 cache; more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
- Around 50% more L2 cache; more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
- 2x more L3 cache, more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
- 2x more maximum memory size: 64.23 GB vs 32 GB
- Around 59% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 8206 vs 5160
- Around 81% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 4610 vs 2541
- Around 15% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 65.02 vs 56.419
- Around 52% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 0.735 vs 0.483
- Around 4% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 3.141 vs 3.031
Specifications (specs) | |
Unlocked | Unlocked vs Locked |
Number of cores | 6 vs 4 |
Number of threads | 12 vs 4 |
L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) vs 64 KB (per core) |
L2 cache | 256 KB (per core) vs 256 KB (per core) |
L3 cache | 12288 KB (shared) vs 6144 KB (shared) |
Maximum memory size | 64.23 GB vs 32 GB |
Benchmarks | |
PassMark - CPU mark | 8206 vs 5160 |
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 4610 vs 2541 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 65.02 vs 56.419 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.735 vs 0.483 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 3.141 vs 3.031 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Core i5-4670S
CPU 2: Intel Core i7-3930K
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Geekbench 4 - Single Core |
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CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) |
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Name | Intel Core i5-4670S | Intel Core i7-3930K |
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PassMark - Single thread mark | 2089 | 1747 |
PassMark - CPU mark | 5160 | 8206 |
Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 800 | 787 |
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 2541 | 4610 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 11.605 | 6.321 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 56.419 | 65.02 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.483 | 0.735 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 3.031 | 3.141 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 21.444 | 7.34 |
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 5049 |
Compare specifications (specs)
Intel Core i5-4670S | Intel Core i7-3930K | |
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Essentials |
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Architecture codename | Haswell | Sandy Bridge E |
Launch date | June 2013 | November 2011 |
Place in performance rating | 2080 | 2054 |
Processor Number | i5-4670S | i7-3930K |
Series | 4th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 Processors | Intel® Core™ X-series Processors |
Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Vertical segment | Desktop | Desktop |
Launch price (MSRP) | $611 | |
Price now | $397.99 | |
Value for money (0-100) | 8.88 | |
Performance |
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64 bit support | ||
Base frequency | 3.10 GHz | 3.20 GHz |
Bus Speed | 5 GT/s DMI2 | 5 GT/s DMI2 |
Die size | 177 mm | 435 mm |
L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) | 64 KB (per core) |
L2 cache | 256 KB (per core) | 256 KB (per core) |
L3 cache | 6144 KB (shared) | 12288 KB (shared) |
Manufacturing process technology | 22 nm | 32 nm |
Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 72 °C | 67 °C |
Maximum core temperature | 71.35°C | 66.8°C |
Maximum frequency | 3.80 GHz | 3.80 GHz |
Number of cores | 4 | 6 |
Number of threads | 4 | 12 |
Transistor count | 1400 million | 2270 million |
Unlocked | ||
VID voltage range | 0.600-1.350V | |
Memory |
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Max memory channels | 2 | 4 |
Maximum memory bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s | 51.2 GB/s |
Maximum memory size | 32 GB | 64.23 GB |
Supported memory types | DDR3-1333/1600, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.5V | DDR3 1066/1333/1600 |
Graphics |
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Device ID | 0x412 | |
Graphics base frequency | 350 MHz | |
Graphics max dynamic frequency | 1.20 GHz | |
Graphics max frequency | 1.2 GHz | |
Intel® Clear Video HD technology | ||
Intel® Flexible Display Interface (Intel® FDI) | ||
Intel® InTru™ 3D technology | ||
Intel® Quick Sync Video | ||
Max video memory | 2 GB | |
Processor graphics | Intel® HD Graphics 4600 | |
Graphics interfaces |
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DisplayPort | ||
eDP | ||
HDMI | ||
Number of displays supported | 3 | |
VGA | ||
Wireless Display (WiDi) support | ||
Graphics image quality |
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Max resolution over DisplayPort | 3840x2160@60Hz | |
Max resolution over eDP | 3840x2160@60Hz | |
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4 | 4096x2304@24Hz | |
Max resolution over VGA | 1920x1200@60Hz | |
Graphics API support |
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DirectX | 11.2/12 | |
OpenGL | 4.3 | |
Compatibility |
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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 | FCLGA1150 | FCLGA2011 |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 65 Watt | 130 Watt |
Thermal Solution | PCG 2013C | |
Peripherals |
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Max number of PCIe lanes | 16 | 40 |
PCI Express revision | Up to 3.0 | 2.0 |
PCIe configurations | Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4 | |
Scalability | 1S Only | |
Security & Reliability |
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Anti-Theft technology | ||
Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
Intel® Identity Protection technology | ||
Intel® OS Guard | ||
Intel® Secure Key technology | ||
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | ||
Advanced Technologies |
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Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | ||
Flexible Display interface (FDI) | ||
Idle States | ||
Instruction set extensions | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2 | Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX |
Intel 64 | ||
Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) | ||
Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
Intel® My WiFi technology | ||
Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) | ||
Intel® TSX-NI | ||
Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility | ||
Thermal Monitoring | ||
Intel® Demand Based Switching | ||
Intel® Smart Response technology | ||
Virtualization |
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Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ||
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | ||
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) |