Processor comparison
Intel Core i5-8600 vs Intel Core i7-4930K
Intel
Intel Core i5-8600
Intel Socket 1151
3100 MHz
6 cores
Feb 2018
DESKTOP
VS
Intel
Intel Core i7-4930K
Intel Socket 2011
3400 MHz
6 cores
Sep 2013
DESKTOP
Summary
Synthetic performance index
- Intel Core i5-8600110%
- Intel Core i7-4930K100%
Relative performance
Single thread performance index
- Intel Core i5-8600133%
- Intel Core i7-4930K100%
Relative performance
Multi thread performance index
- Intel Core i5-8600100%
- Intel Core i7-4930K113%
Relative performance
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i5-8600
- Much higher single threaded performance (around 33% higher), makes a noticeable performance difference in gaming and the majority of applications.
- 65 watts lower power draw.
- This is a newer product, it might have better application compatibility/performance (check features chart below).
- Has an integrated GPU, which allows to run the system without a dedicated graphics card, unlike the Intel Core i7-4930K.
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-4930K
- 13% higher multi threaded performance.
Gaming
No clear winner declared
Productivity
No clear winner declared
Specifications
Features
| Intel Core i5-8600 | Intel Core i7-4930K |
|---|
| MMX | | |
| SSE | | |
| SSE2 | | |
| SSE3 | | |
| SSSE3 | | |
| SSE4.2 | | |
| AVX | | |
| AVX2 | | |
| EIST | | |
| Intel 64 | | |
| XD bit | | |
| VT-x | | |
| VT-d | | |
| AES-NI | | |
| TSX | | |
| TXT | | |
| CLMUL | | |
| FMA3 | | |
| F16C | | |
| BMI1 | | |
| BMI2 | | |
| Boost 2.0 | | |
| Hyper-Threading | | |
Architecture
| Intel Core i5-8600 | Intel Core i7-4930K |
|---|
| Architecture | Intel_Coffelake | Intel_IvyBridge |
| Market | Desktop | Desktop |
| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR3 |
| Codename | Coffee Lake | Ivy Bridge-E |
| Release Date | Feb 2018 | Sep 2013 |
Cores
| Intel Core i5-8600 | Intel Core i7-4930K |
|---|
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Threads | 6 | 12 |
| SMPs | 1 | 1 |
| Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 | No |
Cache
| Intel Core i5-8600 | Intel Core i7-4930K |
|---|
| L1 Cache | 64 KB (per core) | 64 KB (per core) |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB (per core) | 256 KB (per core) |
| L3 Cache | 9216 KB (shared) | 12288 KB (shared) |
Physical
| Intel Core i5-8600 | Intel Core i7-4930K |
|---|
| Socket | Intel Socket 1151 | Intel Socket 2011 |
| Max Case Temp | 72°C | unknown |
| Package | FC-LGA1151 | FC-LGA10 |
| Die Size | unknown | 257mm² |
| Process | 14 nm | 22 nm |
Performance
| Intel Core i5-8600 | Intel Core i7-4930K |
|---|
| Cpu Frequency | 3100 MHz | 3400 MHz |
| Turbo Clock | 4300 MHz | 3900 MHz |
| Base Clock | 100 MHz | 100 MHz |
| Voltage | variable | 1.35 V |
| TDP | 65 W | 130 W |
Raw performance index
Raw single-thread performance estimation
- Intel Core i5-86005160 points
- Intel Core i7-4930K4017 points
Points - higher is better
Raw multi-thread performance estimation
- Intel Core i5-860022320 points
- Intel Core i7-4930K25214 points
Points - higher is better
Synthetic benchmarks
Cinebench R15 CPU Single 64Bit
- Intel Core i5-8600 (simulated)187
- Intel Core i7-4930K (simulated)140.4
points - higher is better
Cinebench R15 CPU Multi 64Bit
- Intel Core i5-8600 (simulated)893.83
- Intel Core i7-4930K (simulated)1016.22
points - higher is better