CPU
GPU
Core i5-1145GRE
Core i7-3930K
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 Core i5-1145GRE is positioned at rank 391 and the Core i7-3930K is on rank 917, so the Core i5-1145GRE offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-1145GRE
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-3930K
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-1145GRE | Core i7-3930K |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($362) | ✅ More affordable ($150) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021) / 10 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-E (2011−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-1145GRE | Core i7-3930K |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+141%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($362) | ✅ More affordable ($150) |
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 Core i5-1145GRE and Core i7-3930K
Core i5-1145GRE
The Core i5-1145GRE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 September 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1449. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, LPDDR4X. Passmark benchmark score: 8,207 points. Launch price was $362.
Core i7-3930K
The Core i7-3930K is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 November 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge-E (2011−2013) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 8,204 points. Launch price was $611.
Processing Power
The Core i5-1145GRE packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Core i7-3930K offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i7-3930K has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Core i5-1145GRE versus 3.8 GHz on the Core i7-3930K — a 7.6% clock advantage for the Core i5-1145GRE (base: 1.5 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Core i5-1145GRE uses the Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021) architecture (10 nm), while the Core i7-3930K uses Sandy Bridge-E (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-1145GRE scores 8,207 against the Core i7-3930K's 8,204 — a 0% lead for the Core i5-1145GRE. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i5-1145GRE vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-3930K.
| Feature | Core i5-1145GRE | Core i7-3930K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 6 / 12+50% |
| Boost Clock | 4.1 GHz+8% | 3.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.5 GHz | 3.2 GHz+113% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 12 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core)+400% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm-69% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021) | Sandy Bridge-E (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 8,207 | 8,204 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 731 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-1145GRE uses the FCBGA1449 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i7-3930K uses LGA2011 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i5-1145GRE | Core i7-3930K |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1449 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+100% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 4 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 40 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Core i5-1145GRE) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-3930K). Primary use case: Core i7-3930K targets HEDT Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i7-3930K rivals FX-8350.
| Feature | Core i5-1145GRE | Core i7-3930K |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | HEDT Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Core i5-1145GRE launched at $362 MSRP, while the Core i7-3930K debuted at $583.
| Feature | Core i5-1145GRE | Core i7-3930K |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $362-38% | $583 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $150 |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2011 |
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