Core i7-930 vs Athlon X4 760K
Core i7-930
Athlon X4 760K
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 i7-930 is positioned at rank 996 and the Athlon X4 760K is on rank 599, 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 Core i7-930
Performance Per Dollar Athlon X4 760K
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-930 | Athlon X4 760K |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Bloomfield (2008−2010) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-930 | Athlon X4 760K |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+0%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| 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 Core i7-930 and Athlon X4 760K
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.
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.
Processing Power
The Core i7-930 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the Athlon X4 760K's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.06 GHz on the Core i7-930 versus 4.1 GHz on the Athlon X4 760K — a 29.1% clock advantage for the Athlon X4 760K (base: 2.8 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Core i7-930 uses the Bloomfield (2008−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Athlon X4 760K uses Richland (2013−2014) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-930 scores 2,993 against the Athlon X4 760K's 2,982 — a 0.4% lead for the Core i7-930.
| Feature | Core i7-930 | Athlon X4 760K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.06 GHz | 4.1 GHz+34% |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz | 3.8 GHz+36% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 4 MB+1500% |
| Process | 45 nm | 32 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Bloomfield (2008−2010) | Richland (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 2,993 | 2,982 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 495 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,404 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-930 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon X4 760K uses FM2 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1066 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: 3 (Core i7-930) vs 2 (Athlon X4 760K). PCIe lanes: 36 (Core i7-930) vs 16 (Athlon X4 760K) — the Core i7-930 offers 20 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Core i7-930 | Athlon X4 760K |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1366 | FM2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1066 | DDR3-1866 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 24 GB | 32 GB+33% |
| RAM Channels | 3+50% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 36+125% | 16 |
Advanced Features
Only the Athlon X4 760K has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-930) vs AMD-V (Athlon X4 760K). Primary use case: Core i7-930 targets Desktop, Athlon X4 760K targets Budget.
| Feature | Core i7-930 | Athlon X4 760K |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | Yes |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Desktop | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Core i7-930 launched at $294 MSRP, while the Athlon X4 760K debuted at $100. At current prices ($20 vs $20), the Athlon X4 760K is $0 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-930 delivers 149.7 pts/$ vs 149.1 pts/$ for the Athlon X4 760K — making the Core i7-930 the 0.4% better value option.
| Feature | Core i7-930 | Athlon X4 760K |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $294 | $100-66% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | $20 |
| Performance per Dollar | 149.7 | 149.1 |
| Release Date | 2010 | 2013 |
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