Core i7-5930K

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i7-5930K

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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 i7-5930K based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,464 Rank: 510
Rank Name Score Visual
506 Xeon E5-1650 v4 5,467
+0.1%
507 Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE 5,466
+0%
508 Core i7-8809G 5,465
+0%
509 Xeon Gold 6126 5,464
+0%
510 Core i7-5930K 5,464
511 Core i5-8500B 5,462
+-0%
512 Core i7-10870H 5,460
-0.1%
513 Core i5-8400 5,459
-0.1%
514 Ryzen 3 5400U 5,459
-0.1%
515 Xeon E3-1280 v5 5,455
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i7-5930K based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

5,285 Rank: 479
Rank Name Score Visual
475 Ryzen 5 2600 5,290
+0.1%
476 Xeon E5-4655 v4 5,288
+0.1%
477 Core i3-6167U 5,288
+0.1%
478 Core i7-6800K 5,288
+0.1%
479 Core i7-5930K 5,285
480 Xeon E5-1650 v4 5,283
+-0%
481 Xeon E5-1650 0 5,280
-0.1%
482 Core i7-10870H 5,275
-0.2%
483 Core i9-10885H 5,274
-0.2%
484 Ryzen 5 3500 5,273
-0.2%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i7-5930K based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,583 Rank: 495
Rank Name Score Visual
491 Xeon Gold 6246 5,588
+0.1%
492 Xeon Platinum 8351N 5,588
+0.1%
493 Core i3-7100 5,585
+0%
494 Core i7-10870H 5,584
+0%
495 Core i7-5930K 5,583
496 Core i5-8350U 5,581
+-0%
497 Xeon E3-1241 v3 5,577
-0.1%
498 Xeon Gold 5122 5,575
-0.1%
499 Core i7-7700T 5,574
-0.2%
500 Core i7-1165G7 5,572
-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 i7-5930K based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,815 Rank: 517
Rank Name Score Visual
513 Core i7-9850H 4,818
+0.1%
514 Xeon E-2176M 4,818
+0.1%
515 Xeon E5-1660 v2 4,817
+0%
516 Xeon E5-1650 v3 4,816
+0%
517 Core i7-5930K 4,815
518 Ryzen 5 1600 4,814
+-0%
519 Xeon Silver 4110 4,811
-0.1%
520 Xeon D-1541 4,810
-0.1%
521 Xeon E5-2650 v2 4,810
-0.1%
522 Core i7-9850HE 4,809
-0.1%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i7-5930K based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,834 Rank: 525
Rank Name Score Visual
521 Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G 4,837
+0.1%
522 Xeon E-2186M 4,837
+0.1%
523 Xeon E5-1650 v3 4,837
+0.1%
524 Xeon E5-2643 v4 4,834
+0%
525 Core i7-5930K 4,834
526 Core i5-10500T 4,834
+0%
527 Core i7-4930K 4,831
-0.1%
528 Xeon D-1540 4,830
-0.1%
529 Core i7-6800K 4,830
-0.1%
530 Ryzen 3 5400U 4,829
-0.1%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i7-5930K based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,896 Rank: 471
Rank Name Score Visual
467 Core i7-6800K 4,898
+0%
468 Core i5-9600 4,897
+0%
469 Xeon E5-1650 v4 4,896
+0%
470 Xeon D-2146NT 4,896
+0%
471 Core i7-5930K 4,896
472 Core i7-10700T 4,896
+0%
473 Xeon E5-2630 v4 4,895
+-0%
474 Xeon D-1567 4,895
+-0%
475 Core i9-9880H 4,894
+-0%
476 Ryzen 7 2700X 4,890
-0.1%

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Core i7-5930K Details

As of March 2026, the Intel Core i7-5930K remains a notable example of high-end desktop computing from the mid-2010s, having been released in September 2014. Though now over a decade old, it still holds its own in certain performance benchmarks, particularly in single-threaded workloads, where it ranks #495 out of 2060 processors with a Singlecore Score of 5583. Its multicore performance, however, places it at #479 of 2060 with a score of 5285, indicating that while it's no longer competitive with modern CPUs, it still performs within the upper tier of older processors. The overall score of 5464 ranks it #509, placing it just ahead of several modern mid-range and low-power chips, such as the Core i5-8500B and Ryzen 3 5400U, which suggests it remains a capable performer for legacy systems or enthusiast builds.

Built on Intel’s Haswell-E architecture using a 22 nm process, the i7-5930K features six cores and twelve threads, enabled by Hyper-Threading. It operates at a base frequency of 3.5 GHz, with a turbo boost up to 3.7 GHz, making it one of the higher-frequency desktop CPUs of its time. The processor includes a substantial 14.305 MiB of L3 cache and supports quad-channel DDR4 memory up to 2133 MT/s, delivering a maximum memory bandwidth of 68.3 GB/s. It is packaged in the LGA2011-v3 socket, supports up to 64 GB of RAM, and consumes 140 W under full load, requiring robust cooling solutions. The absence of integrated graphics means users must rely on a discrete GPU for visual output.

Despite its age, the i7-5930K supports a wide array of modern instruction sets, including AVX2, FMA3, AES-NI, and BMI1/2, ensuring compatibility with contemporary software and virtualization technologies like Intel VT-x and VT-d. Its unlocked multiplier facilitates easy overclocking, making it a favorite among enthusiasts even today. In the broader context of modern computing, the i7-5930K sits far below today’s top-tier CPUs—such as the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX or Core Ultra 9 285K—but still competes with some mid-range modern processors in single-core performance.

In summary, the Core i7-5930K is best suited for legacy systems, overclocking projects, or users maintaining older platforms with the LGA2011-v3 socket. While it is no longer competitive in terms of raw performance against modern offerings, its strong single-core score and robust feature set make it a durable option for specific use cases, particularly in applications where legacy compatibility and overclocking potential are valued over cutting-edge efficiency.
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Intel Core i7-5930K

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i7-5930K
Model Number: i7-5930K
Cores: 6
Threads: 12
Base Frequency: 3500 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 35x (locked)
Core Name: Haswell-E
Socket: LGA2011-v3
Package:
Target Segment: Desktop
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 140 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 62.464 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.244 MiB
L3 Cache: 14.305 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR4 1333/1600/2133
Memory Channels: 4
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 68 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 3.0
PCIe Lanes: 40
PCIe Configuration: Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: None
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1150 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 22 nm
Die Area: 356 mm²
Manufacturer: Intel
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 AES CLMUL F16C x86-64 HT EIST TXT VT-x VT-d EPT Secure Key SMEP IPT TSX
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