Athlon X4 760K vs Core i7-930
Athlon X4 760K
Core i7-930
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Athlon X4 760K is positioned at rank 599 and the Core i7-930 is on rank 996, so the Athlon X4 760K offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon X4 760K
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-930
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon X4 760K | Core i7-930 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Bloomfield (2008−2010) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon X4 760K | Core i7-930 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+0%) |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Athlon X4 760K and Core i7-930
Athlon X4 760K
The Athlon X4 760K is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Richland (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 100 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 2,982 points. Launch price was $149.
Core i7-930
The Core i7-930 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 28 February 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Bloomfield (2008−2010) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.06 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,993 points. Launch price was $80.
Processing Power
The Athlon X4 760K packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Core i7-930's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Athlon X4 760K versus 3.06 GHz on the Core i7-930 — a 29.1% clock advantage for the Athlon X4 760K (base: 3.8 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Athlon X4 760K uses the Richland (2013−2014) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i7-930 uses Bloomfield (2008−2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon X4 760K scores 2,982 against the Core i7-930's 2,993 — a 0.4% lead for the Core i7-930.
| Feature | Athlon X4 760K | Core i7-930 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 4.1 GHz+34% | 3.06 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz+36% | 2.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+1500% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm-29% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Richland (2013−2014) | Bloomfield (2008−2010) |
| PassMark | 2,982 | 2,993 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 495 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,404 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon X4 760K uses the FM2 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-930 uses LGA1366 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1866 memory speed. The Athlon X4 760K supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 24 GB — 28.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Athlon X4 760K) vs 3 (Core i7-930). PCIe lanes: 16 (Athlon X4 760K) vs 36 (Core i7-930) — the Core i7-930 offers 20 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Athlon X4 760K | Core i7-930 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2 | LGA1366 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1866 | DDR3-1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB+33% | 24 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 3+50% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 36+125% |
Advanced Features
Only the Athlon X4 760K has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Athlon X4 760K) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-930). Primary use case: Athlon X4 760K targets Budget, Core i7-930 targets Desktop.
| Feature | Athlon X4 760K | Core i7-930 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | Yes | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Budget | Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Athlon X4 760K launched at $100 MSRP, while the Core i7-930 debuted at $294. At current prices ($20 vs $20), the Core i7-930 is $0 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon X4 760K delivers 149.1 pts/$ vs 149.7 pts/$ for the Core i7-930 — making the Core i7-930 the 0.4% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon X4 760K | Core i7-930 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100-66% | $294 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | $20 |
| Performance per Dollar | 149.1 | 149.7 |
| Release Date | 2013 | 2010 |
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