Intel Core i7-4930K vs Intel Core i5-4430
Comparative analysis of Intel Core i7-4930K and Intel Core i5-4430 processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Graphics image quality, Graphics API support. 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), GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps).
Differences
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-4930K
- CPU is newer: launch date 3 month(s) later
- 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 22% higher clock speed: 3.90 GHz vs 3.20 GHz
- 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 GB vs 32 GB
- Around 9% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 1959 vs 1798
- 2x better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 9390 vs 4658
- Around 7% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 811 vs 757
- 2x better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 4953 vs 2463
- 2.3x better performance in 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score: 5825 vs 2562
- 2.6x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 7.559 vs 2.923
- Around 21% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 69.397 vs 57.29
- 2.6x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 0.819 vs 0.315
- 2x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 3.523 vs 1.72
- Around 98% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 9.329 vs 4.712
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Launch date | September 2013 vs June 2013 |
| Unlocked | Unlocked vs Locked |
| Number of cores | 6 vs 4 |
| Number of threads | 12 vs 4 |
| Maximum frequency | 3.90 GHz vs 3.20 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 6144 KB (shared) |
| Maximum memory size | 64 GB vs 32 GB |
| Benchmarks | |
| PassMark - Single thread mark | 1959 vs 1798 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 9390 vs 4658 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 811 vs 757 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 4953 vs 2463 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 5825 vs 2562 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 7.559 vs 2.923 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 69.397 vs 57.29 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.819 vs 0.315 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 3.523 vs 1.72 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 9.329 vs 4.712 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i5-4430
- Around 9% higher maximum core temperature: 72.72°C vs 66.8
- Around 55% lower typical power consumption: 84 Watt vs 130 Watt
| Maximum core temperature | 72.72°C vs 66.8 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 84 Watt vs 130 Watt |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Core i7-4930K
CPU 2: Intel Core i5-4430
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| Name | Intel Core i7-4930K | Intel Core i5-4430 |
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| PassMark - Single thread mark | 1959 | 1798 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 9390 | 4658 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 811 | 757 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 4953 | 2463 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 5825 | 2562 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 7.559 | 2.923 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 69.397 | 57.29 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.819 | 0.315 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 3.523 | 1.72 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 9.329 | 4.712 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) | 1080 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) | 2199 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 3451 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) | 1080 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) | 2199 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 3451 |
Compare specifications (specs)
| Intel Core i7-4930K | Intel Core i5-4430 | |
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Essentials |
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| Architecture codename | Ivy Bridge E | Haswell |
| Launch date | September 2013 | June 2013 |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $670 | $460 |
| Place in performance rating | 1886 | 1870 |
| Price now | $397.99 | $179.99 |
| Processor Number | i7-4930K | i5-4430 |
| Series | Intel® Core™ X-series Processors | 4th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 Processors |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Value for money (0-100) | 9.63 | 10.34 |
| Vertical segment | Desktop | Desktop |
Performance |
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| 64 bit support | ||
| Base frequency | 3.40 GHz | 3.00 GHz |
| Bus Speed | 5 GT/s DMI2 | 5 GT/s DMI2 |
| Die size | 257 mm | 177 mm |
| 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) | 6144 KB (shared) |
| Manufacturing process technology | 22 nm | 22 nm |
| Maximum core temperature | 66.8 | 72.72°C |
| Maximum frequency | 3.90 GHz | 3.20 GHz |
| Number of cores | 6 | 4 |
| Number of QPI Links | 0 | |
| Number of threads | 12 | 4 |
| Transistor count | 1860 million | 1400 million |
| Unlocked | ||
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 72 °C | |
Memory |
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| Max memory channels | 4 | 2 |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 59.7 GB/s | 25.6 GB/s |
| Maximum memory size | 64 GB | 32 GB |
| Supported memory types | DDR3 1333/1600/1866 | DDR3-1333/1600, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.5V |
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 | FCLGA1150 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 130 Watt | 84 Watt |
| Thermal Solution | PCG 2013D | |
Peripherals |
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| Max number of PCIe lanes | 40 | 16 |
| PCI Express revision | 3.0 | Up to 3.0 |
| Scalability | 1S Only | 1S Only |
| PCIe configurations | Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4 | |
Security & Reliability |
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| Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
| Intel® Identity Protection technology | ||
| Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | ||
| Anti-Theft technology | ||
| Intel® OS Guard | ||
| Intel® Secure Key technology | ||
Advanced Technologies |
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| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | ||
| Idle States | ||
| Instruction set extensions | Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2 |
| 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) | ||
| Intel® My WiFi technology | ||
| Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) | ||
| Intel® TSX-NI | ||
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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| Device ID | 0x412 | |
| Graphics base frequency | 350 MHz | |
| Graphics max dynamic frequency | 1.10 GHz | |
| Graphics max frequency | 1.1 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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| HDMI | ||
| Number of displays supported | 3 | |
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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 | |
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