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Core i7-5930K vs Ryzen 3 4100: which is better?

Core i7-5930K and Ryzen 3 4100 perform almost the same in games (1080p · high settings · RTX 4070). Core i7-5930K offers better value for money.

Intel

Core i7-5930K

28%of the fastest CPU
≈ $44 (used)Part score 41/100
VS
AMD

Ryzen 3 4100

27%of the fastest CPU
≈ $48 (used)Part score 40/100
Cheaper: Core i7-5930KValue: Core i7-5930K

Head to head

28%
Gaming performance
27%
41/100
Part score
40/100
124 FPS
Average FPS
123 FPS
≈ $44 (used)
Approx. price
≈ $48 (used)
100/100
Value for money
91/100

Specifications

Core i7-5930KRyzen 3 4100
Cores64
Max boost3.7 GHz4 GHz
Power (TDP)140 W65 W
Socket—AM4
Memory—DDR4
Integrated graphicsYesNo
Release year20132019
Free · no install

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Estimated FPS in games

Core i7-5930KRyzen 3 4100
124average FPS
123average FPS
Resolution
Graphics card

Showing: 1080p · high settings · RTX 4070 · ◆ CPU-limited value

Competitive games

Valorant
251◆
250◆
Counter-Strike 2
184◆
182◆
League of Legends
217◆
216◆
Fortnite
111◆
110◆
Apex Legends
126◆
125◆
Rainbow Six Siege X
193◆
192◆
Overwatch 2
208◆
206◆
Rocket League
169◆
168◆
Marvel Rivals
77◆
77◆
Dota 2
126◆
125◆

Other games

GTA V
82◆
82◆
Minecraft
159◆
158◆
Cyberpunk 2077
63◆
62◆
EA SPORTS FC
97◆
96◆
Roblox
184◆
182◆
Elden Ring
53◆
53◆
Baldur’s Gate 3
48◆
48◆
Rust
56◆
55◆