Core i7-4930K

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i7-4930K

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Core i7-4930K based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,091 Rank: 800
Rank Name Score Visual
796 EPYC 7301 5,097
+0.1%
797 Xeon Silver 4208 5,096
+0.1%
798 Ryzen 3 1300X 5,094
+0.1%
799 Xeon E3-1240 5,093
+0%
800 Core i7-4930K 5,091
801 Core i7-4980HQ 5,091
+0%
802 Core i5-9400T 5,088
-0.1%
803 Core i5-4570 5,086
-0.1%
804 Ryzen 7 3750H 5,084
-0.1%
805 Ryzen 3 3300U 5,083
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i7-4930K based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

5,030 Rank: 617
Rank Name Score Visual
613 Core i7-1068NG7 5,044
+0.3%
614 Xeon E3-1286 v3 5,040
+0.2%
615 Xeon E5-1620 v4 5,034
+0.1%
616 Core i7-7700 5,030
+0%
617 Core i7-4930K 5,030
618 Xeon E3-1240 v3 5,029
+-0%
619 Core i5-10400T 5,028
+-0%
620 Core i7-9750HF 5,027
-0.1%
621 Xeon Silver 4114 5,023
-0.1%
622 Core i7-8650U 5,023
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i7-4930K based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,132 Rank: 863
Rank Name Score Visual
859 Core i5-6500T 5,138
+0.1%
860 Xeon Silver 4216 5,137
+0.1%
861 Core i3-1000NG4 5,137
+0.1%
862 Core i5-5287U 5,133
+0%
863 Core i7-4930K 5,132
864 Core i5-4570R 5,129
-0.1%
865 Core i5-4570T 5,128
-0.1%
866 Pentium Gold G5400T 5,127
-0.1%
867 Xeon E5-2640 v4 5,122
-0.2%
868 Xeon Gold 5215 5,120
-0.2%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Core i7-4930K based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,779 Rank: 552
Rank Name Score Visual
548 Core i5-10500T 4,783
+0.1%
549 Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U 4,782
+0.1%
550 Core i5-8600 4,781
+0%
551 Core i5-9500F 4,780
+0%
552 Core i7-4930K 4,779
553 Xeon E5-2450 v2 4,779
+0%
554 Core i7-8750H 4,776
-0.1%
555 Core i5-9500 4,776
-0.1%
556 Xeon Silver 4108 4,776
-0.1%
557 Ryzen 5 4500U 4,776
-0.1%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i7-4930K based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,831 Rank: 527
Rank Name Score Visual
523 Xeon E5-1650 v3 4,837
+0.1%
524 Xeon E5-2643 v4 4,834
+0.1%
525 Core i7-5930K 4,834
+0.1%
526 Core i5-10500T 4,834
+0.1%
527 Core i7-4930K 4,831
528 Xeon D-1540 4,830
+-0%
529 Core i7-6800K 4,830
+-0%
530 Ryzen 3 5400U 4,829
+-0%
531 Core i7-9850H 4,828
-0.1%
532 Xeon D-1541 4,827
-0.1%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i7-4930K based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,790 Rank: 590
Rank Name Score Visual
586 Core i7-6770HQ 4,791
+0%
587 Core i7-1068NG7 4,791
+0%
588 Core i7-1185G7E 4,791
+0%
589 Xeon E3-1285 v6 4,790
+0%
590 Core i7-4930K 4,790
591 Xeon E3-1245 v6 4,789
+-0%
592 Xeon D-1540 4,789
+-0%
593 Core i5-8500T 4,789
+-0%
594 Core i5-8400T 4,788
+-0%
595 Ryzen 5 2600 4,787
-0.1%

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Core i7-4930K Details

As of March 2026, the Intel Core i7-4930K remains a notable processor from the Ivy Bridge-E generation, launched in September 2013. Despite its age, it still holds relevance in enthusiast and workstation builds due to its high core count and unlocked multiplier, which enables extensive overclocking. The processor is designed for the desktop market and is built on a 22 nm process, featuring 1.86 billion transistors across a 257 mm² die. It operates at a base frequency of 3.4 GHz, with a turbo boost up to 3.9 GHz, and includes a 130 W TDP, requiring robust cooling solutions. With six cores and twelve threads thanks to Hyper-Threading, the i7-4930K delivers strong multithreaded performance, especially for its time.

The Core i7-4930K features a quad-channel DDR3 memory controller, supporting up to 64 GB of memory with a maximum bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s. It supports DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600, and DDR3-1866 memory types and is equipped with 12 MB of L3 cache, 0.244 MiB of L2 cache, and 0.061 MiB of L1 cache. It uses the FCLGA1150 socket, which, while outdated by today’s standards, was a significant upgrade in its era for high-end desktops. The processor lacks integrated graphics, necessitating a discrete GPU for visual output.

In benchmark testing, the Core i7-4930K achieves an Overall Score of 5091, ranking #800 out of 2060 CPUs, a Singlecore Score of 5132 (#863), and a Multicore Score of 5030 (#616). These results place it above several modern mainstream and even some older high-end CPUs like the Core i5-10400T and Celeron N2820. However, it trails behind contemporary high-performance processors such as the Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Core Ultra 9 285K, which dominate the top-tier rankings. The processor's strongest performance lies in single-threaded workloads, where it ranks relatively high, though its multicore capabilities are less competitive in today’s landscape.

The i7-4930K supports a wide range of technologies, including AVX, AES-NI, Hyper-Threading, and Intel VT-x for virtualization. It also supports ECC memory and features advanced security and virtualization extensions such as TXT, SMEP, and IOMMU. Its unlocked multiplier makes it ideal for overclocking enthusiasts, though its 22 nm manufacturing process and high power consumption are notable drawbacks. Despite being over a decade old, the i7-4930K remains a viable option for users who value legacy compatibility, high core count, and overclocking flexibility, particularly in non-demanding modern applications or retro builds.
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Intel Core i7-4930K

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i7-4930K
Model Number: i7-4930K
Cores: 6
Threads: 12
Base Frequency: 3400 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 34x (unlocked)
Core Name: Ivy Bridge-E
Socket: FCLGA1150
Package: FC-LGA10
Target Segment: Desktop
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 130 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 62.464 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.244 MiB
L3 Cache: 11.444 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3 1333/1600/1866
Memory Channels: 4
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 59.7 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 3.0
PCIe Lanes: 40
PCIe Configuration: 1x16, 2x8, 1x8/2x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics P4600
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1250 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 22 nm
Die Area: 257 mm²
Manufacturer: Intel
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AES x86-64 HT EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT TSX Flex Memory FMA
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