Core i3-8300 vs Core i7-4930MX

Core i3-8300

4 Cores4 Thrd62 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2018

Core i7-4930MX

4 Cores8 Thrd57 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-8300

4 / 4

6,370

0.0%

6,387

+0.3%

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-8300

#335

Core i9-10900X

MSRP: $590|Avg: $425

112%

#336

Core i7-8700T

MSRP: $303|Avg: $196

111%

#337

Ryzen 5 3600XT

MSRP: $249|Avg: $357

111%

#338

Core i9-10980XE

MSRP: $979|Avg: $620

111%

#339

Core i5-8500T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $149

111%

#340

Core i9-9900KF

MSRP: $488|Avg: $350

110%

#341

Ryzen Embedded V2748

MSRP: $309|Avg: $359

110%

#342

Core i3-9350K

MSRP: $184|Avg: $150

108%

#343

Athlon Gold PRO 3150G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

106%

#344

Core i9-9900

MSRP: $423|Avg: $330

105%

#345

Core i9-9980XE

MSRP: $1979|Avg: $593

105%

#346

Core i7-10700K

MSRP: $387|Avg: $380

104%

#347

Celeron G5905T

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

101%

#348

Athlon PRO 200GE

MSRP: $55|Avg: $81

101%

#349

Core i5-9600

MSRP: $224|Avg: $219

101%

#350

Core i3-8300

MSRP: $138|Avg: $136

100%

#351

Core i5-8500B

MSRP: $192|Avg: $192

99%

#352

Core i7-13700TE

MSRP: $390|Avg: $476

99%

#353

Core i9-11900T

MSRP: $439|Avg: $413

96%

#354

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2200

96%

#355

Core i9-10900

MSRP: $483|Avg: $426

96%

#356

Ryzen Embedded V1605B

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

96%

#357

Core i9-10900K

MSRP: $499|Avg: $500

96%

#358

Celeron G4930

MSRP: $42|Avg: $57

96%

#359

Ryzen 7 2700E

MSRP: $329|Avg: $329

95%

#360

Ryzen Embedded V2516

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

95%

#361

Ryzen Threadripper 9970X

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2442

95%

#362

Core i9-14901E

MSRP: $557|Avg: $689

94%

#363

Celeron G5900T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $50

94%

#364

Celeron G6900TE

MSRP: $53|Avg: $64

93%

#365

Core i5-8600T

MSRP: $213|Avg: $213

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-4930MX

#1179

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

5033%

#1180

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

4959%

#1181

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

4552%

#1182

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

4532%

#1183

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

4490%

#1185

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

4336%

#1186

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

4158%

#1187

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

4151%

#1188

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

4039%

#1191

Core i7-4930MX

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#1193

Celeron 900

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

97%

#1194

Pentium T3400

MSRP: $150|Avg: $90

97%

#1195

Core 2 Solo SU3500

MSRP: $262|Avg: $15

96%

#1196

Core 2 Duo E8335

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

94%

#1199

Celeron 560

MSRP: $89|Avg: $5

92%

#1200

Core i3-2312M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

91%

#1201

Celeron 857

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

90%

#1202

Celeron 925

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

90%

#1203

Core 2 Duo E8135

MSRP: $200|Avg: $15

87%

#1204

Core 2 Duo U7700

MSRP: $262|Avg: $10

87%

#1205

Core Duo T2400

MSRP: $294|Avg: N/A

87%

#1206

Core 2 Duo U7600

MSRP: $250|Avg: $5

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i3-8300 (2018) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4-2400, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i3-8300	Core i7-4930MX
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($136)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-4930MX (2013) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i3-8300	Core i7-4930MX
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($136)	✅ More affordable ($0)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Core i3-8300 Benchmark Check

Core i7-4930MX Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-8300 and Core i7-4930MX

Core i3-8300

The Core i3-8300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 February 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 62 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 6,370 points. Launch price was $138.

Core i7-4930MX

The Core i7-4930MX is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 April 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA946. Thermal design power (TDP): 57 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,387 points. Launch price was $1,096.

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Processing Power

The Core i3-8300 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Core i7-4930MX's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Core i3-8300 versus 3.9 GHz on the Core i7-4930MX — a 5.3% clock advantage for the Core i7-4930MX (base: 3.7 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Core i3-8300 uses the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-4930MX uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-8300 scores 6,370 against the Core i7-4930MX's 6,387 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i7-4930MX. Both processors carry 8 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i3-8300	Core i7-4930MX
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.7 GHz	3.9 GHz+5%
Base Clock	3.7 GHz+23%	3 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm-36%	22 nm
Architecture	Coffee Lake (2017−2019)	Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark	6,370	6,387
Geekbench 6 Single	1,327	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-8300 uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-4930MX uses PGA946 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i3-8300	Core i7-4930MX
Socket	LGA1151	PGA946
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2400	—
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	✅	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i3-8300) / not specified (Core i7-4930MX). The Core i3-8300 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Core i7-4930MX requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-8300 targets Mainstream Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i3-8300 rivals Ryzen 3 2300X.