Product Comparison: Intel Core i7-4960X vs Intel Core i7-4930K


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General Specifications
Brand
Intel
Intel
Model
Core i7-4960X
Core i7-4930K
Origin
China
China
About the Product
The Intel Core i7-4960X processor is a popular model that is able to provide the necessary performance of a personal computer due to its high level of technical equipment and wide functionality. It is made on the Ivy Bridge microarchitecture and is installed in an LGA 2011 socket.
The Intel Core i7 processor contains cutting-edge technologies that deliver faster, smoother performance, and more power and picture quality for all your favorite resource-intensive tasks, from editing movies to the most addictive games.
Package Size
Height
4.9 in.
4.9 in.
Width
3.9 in.
3.9 in.
Depth
1.8 in.
1.8 in.
Weight
1.3 lbs.
1.3 lbs.

Intel Core i7-4960X

Intel Core i7-4930K

Intel Core i7-4960X

Intel Core i7-4930K

Intel Core i7-4960X

Intel Core i7-4930K

Details
Socket
FCLGA2011
FCLGA2011
Lithography
22 nm
22 nm
Type of Processors
Desktop
Desktop
Code Name
Ivy Bridge E
Ivy Bridge E
What customers say about "Details"
Intel Core i7-4960X CPU Processor
  • Super! Works perfect with my Asus Rampage IV Black Edition! Great socket.
  • Easy install and fast shipping.
  • Extremely fast, easy to install, run any game with full quality.
  • Amazing performance for a medium price. Great type of socket.
  • This is technically not the top of the line cpu for this socket.
Intel Core i7-4930K CPU Processor
  • Excellent fast processor for the 2011 socket.
  • The installation was plug 'n play. Great socket.
  • Amazingly fast and easy to install.
  • Ridiculously easy install onto motherboard, compared to what I've been used to in the past.
  • It installed easily and works great. Has good socket.
Technical Specifications
CPU Cores
6
6
CPU Threads
12
12
Clock Speed
3.6 GHz
3.4 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed
4 GHz
3.9 GHz
Max TDP
130 W
130 W
Max Temperature
66.8 °C
66.8 °C
Data Width
64 bits
64 bits
Virtualization Technology
Yes
Yes

Intel Core i7-4960X

Intel Core i7-4930K

Intel Core i7-4960X

Intel Core i7-4930K

Intel Core i7-4960X

Intel Core i7-4930K

Intel Core i7-4960X

Intel Core i7-4930K

Intel Core i7-4960X

Intel Core i7-4930K

What customers say about "Technical Specifications"
Intel Core i7-4960X CPU Processor
  • It throws everything and goes quite smoothly.
  • It's a very high CPU. There is no problem in performance.
  • It's very fast, very cool and hasn't failed me yet.
Intel Core i7-4930K CPU Processor
  • It's incredibly fast, and is more than enough for gaming on maximum settings.
  • This is one of the best processors I've ever had. Amazing performance.
  • Wickedly fast and runs cool to boot.
  • The 6 cores/12 threads means multiply users can be logged and compiling and running code without slowing us down.
  • Great CPU, fast with 6 cores and you can overclock it.
Cache And Memory Specifications
L1 Cache Size
384 kB
384 kB
L2 Cache Size
1500 kB
1500 kB
L3 Cache Size
15000 kB
12000 kB
Max Memory Size
64 GB
64 GB
Memory Types
DDR3
DDR3
Max Memory Channels
4
4
Max Memory Bandwidth
59.7 GB/s
59.7 GB/s

Intel Core i7-4960X

Intel Core i7-4930K

Intel Core i7-4960X

Intel Core i7-4930K

What customers say about "Cache And Memory Specifications"
Intel Core i7-4960X CPU Processor
  • At the moment there is no problem with this piece of processor. Works great with DDR3.
  • Great works with 16GB Kingston HyperX 2400MHz memory.
  • I installed this on an MSi Big Bang Xpower II mobo with 32GB Quad Channel RAM. Works amazing.
  • Pretty good on the L1 and L2 cache which are extremely important.
Intel Core i7-4930K CPU Processor
  • This processor is an LGA 2011 socket. It is being used with 32 GB of RAM and a SSD 250 GB for the operating system.
  • Handles everything you can throw at it likes it's nothing. Great memory compatibility.
  • This thing is fast and can handle anything thrown at it. Works great with 32GB memory.
  • Has enough cache for games. Highly recommend.
  • Excellent amount of cache. The processor is pretty fast.
Supported Technologies
Execute Disable Bit / Virus Protection
Yes
Yes
Turbo Boost / Turbo Core
Yes
Yes
Enhanced SpeedStep / PowerNow!
Yes
Yes
Hyper-Threading / HyperTransport
Yes
Yes
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
3 year(s)
3 year(s)
Certifications
CE, FCC
CE, FCC
Other Information
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