Intel Core i7-3930K | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i7-3930K or Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Intel Core i7-3930K has 6 cores with 12 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.80 GHz. Up to 64 GB of memory is supported in 4 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-3930K was released in Q4/2011. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.45 GHz. The CPU supports up to 16 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c was released in Q4/2019. |
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Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition (24) | Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon (104) |
Intel Core i 3000X (4) | CPU group | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c (1) |
3 | Generation | 1 |
Sandy Bridge E | Architecture | Kryo 490 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-3930K has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-3930K is 3.20 GHz (3.80 GHz) while the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c has 8 CPU cores and 8 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c is at 2.45 GHz. |
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Intel Core i7-3930K | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c |
6 | Cores | 8 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.20 GHz (3.80 GHz) | A-Core | 2.45 GHz 4x Kryo 490 Gold |
-- | B-Core | 1.80 GHz 4x Kryo 490 Silver |
NPU AI performanceThe performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. |
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Intel Core i7-3930K | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c |
-- | AI hardware | Qualcomm AI engine |
-- | AI specifications | Hexagon 690 @ 7 TOPS |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The Intel Core i7-3930K or Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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no iGPU | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 675 |
GPU frequency | 0.25 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 0.59 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 5 |
Technology | 7 nm | |
Max. displays | 1 | |
-- | Compute units | 7 |
-- | Shader | 672 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 4 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 12.0 |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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no iGPU | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 675 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | Decode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i7-3930K can use up to 64 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 51.2 GB/s. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c supports up to 16 GB of memory in 4 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 34.1 GB/s. |
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Intel Core i7-3930K | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c |
DDR3-1600 | Memory | LPDDR4X-4266 |
64 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
51.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 34.1 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 2.00 MB |
12.00 MB | L3 Cache | 3.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i7-3930K is 130 W, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c has a TDP of 7 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Core i7-3930K | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c |
130 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 7 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-3930K is manufactured in 32 nm and has 12.00 MB cache. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c is manufactured in 7 nm and has a 5.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Core i7-3930K | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c |
32 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX | ISA extensions | -- |
LGA 2011 | Socket | -- |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d (C2 Stepping) | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Android, Windows 10 (ARM) |
Q4/2011 | Release date | Q4/2019 |
480 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c
8C 8T @ 2.45 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c
8C 8T @ 2.45 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c
8C 8T @ 2.45 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c
8C 8T @ 2.45 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c
8C 8T @ 2.45 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c
8C 8T @ 2.45 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3930K
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c
Qualcomm Adreno 675 @ 0.59 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c
8C 8T @ 2.45 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c
8C 8T @ 2.45 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c
8C 8T @ 2.45 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c
8C 8T @ 2.45 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c
8C 8T @ 2.45 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c
8C 8T @ 2.45 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-3930K | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c |
Unknown | Unknown |