Intel Core i7-3930K vs Intel Core i3-550
Comparative analysis of Intel Core i7-3930K and Intel Core i3-550 processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization, Graphics, Graphics interfaces. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score, 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).
Differences
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-3930K
- CPU is newer: launch date 1 year(s) 6 month(s) later
- 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 19% higher clock speed: 3.80 GHz vs 3.2 GHz
- 3x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
- 3x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
- 3x more L3 cache, more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
- 3.9x more maximum memory size: 64.23 GB vs 16.38 GB
- Around 30% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 1742 vs 1343
- 5x better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 8205 vs 1625
- Around 65% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 787 vs 478
- 4.3x better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 4610 vs 1061
- 11.9x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 6.321 vs 0.529
- 2.1x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 65.02 vs 31.203
- 4.7x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 0.735 vs 0.156
- 3.7x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 3.141 vs 0.842
- 3.1x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 7.34 vs 2.358
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Launch date | November 2011 vs May 2010 |
| Unlocked | Unlocked vs Locked |
| Number of cores | 6 vs 2 |
| Number of threads | 12 vs 4 |
| Maximum frequency | 3.80 GHz vs 3.2 GHz |
| 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 4096 KB (shared) |
| Maximum memory size | 64.23 GB vs 16.38 GB |
| Benchmarks | |
| PassMark - Single thread mark | 1742 vs 1343 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 8205 vs 1625 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 787 vs 478 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 4610 vs 1061 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 6.321 vs 0.529 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 65.02 vs 31.203 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.735 vs 0.156 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 3.141 vs 0.842 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 7.34 vs 2.358 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i3-550
- Around 9% higher maximum core temperature: 72.6°C vs 66.8°C
- Around 78% lower typical power consumption: 73 Watt vs 130 Watt
| Maximum core temperature | 72.6°C vs 66.8°C |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 73 Watt vs 130 Watt |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Core i7-3930K
CPU 2: Intel Core i3-550
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| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) |
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| Name | Intel Core i7-3930K | Intel Core i3-550 |
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| PassMark - Single thread mark | 1742 | 1343 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 8205 | 1625 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 787 | 478 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 4610 | 1061 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 5049 | |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 6.321 | 0.529 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 65.02 | 31.203 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.735 | 0.156 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 3.141 | 0.842 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 7.34 | 2.358 |
Compare specifications (specs)
| Intel Core i7-3930K | Intel Core i3-550 | |
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Essentials |
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| Architecture codename | Sandy Bridge E | Clarkdale |
| Launch date | November 2011 | May 2010 |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $611 | $101 |
| Place in performance rating | 2055 | 2933 |
| Price now | $397.99 | $179.95 |
| Processor Number | i7-3930K | i3-550 |
| Series | Intel® Core™ X-series Processors | Legacy Intel® Core™ Processors |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Value for money (0-100) | 8.88 | 4.63 |
| Vertical segment | Desktop | Desktop |
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| 64 bit support | ||
| Base frequency | 3.20 GHz | 3.20 GHz |
| Bus Speed | 5 GT/s DMI2 | 2.5 GT/s DMI |
| Die size | 435 mm | 81 mm2 |
| L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) | 64 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 256 KB (per core) | 256 KB (per core) |
| L3 cache | 12288 KB (shared) | 4096 KB (shared) |
| Manufacturing process technology | 32 nm | 32 nm |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 67 °C | |
| Maximum core temperature | 66.8°C | 72.6°C |
| Maximum frequency | 3.80 GHz | 3.2 GHz |
| Number of cores | 6 | 2 |
| Number of threads | 12 | 4 |
| Transistor count | 2270 million | 382 million |
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| VID voltage range | 0.600-1.350V | 0.6500V-1.4000V |
Memory |
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| Max memory channels | 4 | 2 |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s | 21 GB/s |
| Maximum memory size | 64.23 GB | 16.38 GB |
| Supported memory types | DDR3 1066/1333/1600 | DDR3 1066/1333 |
Compatibility |
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| Low Halogen Options Available | ||
| Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Package Size | 52.5mm x 45.0mm | 37.5mm x 37.5mm |
| Sockets supported | FCLGA2011 | FCLGA1156 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 130 Watt | 73 Watt |
Peripherals |
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| Max number of PCIe lanes | 40 | 16 |
| PCI Express revision | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| PCIe configurations | 1x16, 2x8 | |
Security & Reliability |
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| Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
| Intel® Identity Protection technology | ||
| Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | ||
Advanced Technologies |
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| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | ||
| Idle States | ||
| Instruction set extensions | Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX | Intel® SSE4.2 |
| Intel 64 | ||
| Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) | ||
| Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
| Intel® Demand Based Switching | ||
| Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
| Intel® Smart Response technology | ||
| Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
| Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility | ||
| Thermal Monitoring | ||
| Flexible Display interface (FDI) | ||
| Physical Address Extensions (PAE) | 36-bit | |
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) | ||
Graphics |
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| Graphics base frequency | 733 MHz | |
| Intel® Clear Video HD technology | ||
| Intel® Flexible Display Interface (Intel® FDI) | ||
| Processor graphics | Intel HD Graphics | |
Graphics interfaces |
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| Number of displays supported | 2 | |
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