Intel Core i7-5820K vs Intel Core i7-5930K
20.7Single-core20.9
30.2Multi-core30.8
37.1Gaming37.7
1 spec wins — Intel Core i7-5820K7 spec wins — Intel Core i7-5930K
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i7-5820K scores 29.1 against 29.6 for Intel Core i7-5930K. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i7-5930K edges ahead in Multi-core and gaming, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-5820K
- Lower launch price: $389 vs $583
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-5930K
- 43% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 40 vs 28
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-5820K | Intel Core i7-5930K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2014 | 2014 |
| Socket | LGA2011-v3 | LGA2011-v3 |
| Process | 22 nm | 22 nm |
| Base TDP | 140 W | 140 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-5820K | Intel Core i7-5930K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 12 |
| Base clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.5 GHz+6% |
| Boost clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.7 GHz+3% |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 15 MB | 15 MB |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-5820K | Intel Core i7-5930K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2133 | DDR4-2133 |
| Max memory | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 4 | 4 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-5820K | Intel Core i7-5930K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28 | 40+43% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-5820K | Intel Core i7-5930K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,040 | 1,050+1% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,100+1% | 5,050 |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 890 | 920+3% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 6,400 | 6,800+6% |
| PassMark | 12,700 | 13,300+5% |
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