Core i7 930 Benchmarks & Performance Report

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

4,682 Rank: 1124

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1120	Core i5-5350U	4,686	+0.1%
1121	Celeron G5900	4,685	+0.1%
1122	FX-4300	4,684	+0%
1123	Celeron G3930	4,682	+0%
1124	Core i7 930	4,682
1125	Xeon X5680	4,678	-0.1%
1126	A12-9800	4,677	-0.1%
1127	Ryzen Embedded V1202B	4,676	-0.1%
1128	Core i5-5250U	4,675	-0.1%
1129	Core i7 870	4,674	-0.2%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i7 930 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,760 Rank: 898

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
894	Xeon X5667	4,764	+0.1%
895	Xeon E5-2640 v2	4,763	+0.1%
896	Core i7-8550U	4,762	+0%
897	Core i5-9300H	4,761	+0%
898	Core i7 930	4,760
899	Core i7-4702MQ	4,758	+-0%
900	Core i7-4860HQ	4,756	-0.1%
901	Xeon E5-2630 v2	4,756	-0.1%
902	Core i7 960	4,752	-0.2%
903	Core i7-4760HQ	4,750	-0.2%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i7 930 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,630 Rank: 1193

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1189	Xeon E3-1245	4,637	+0.2%
1190	Core M-5Y71	4,635	+0.1%
1191	Pentium Silver N6005	4,633	+0.1%
1192	Core i3-6100U	4,630	+0%
1193	Core i7 930	4,630
1194	Celeron G1840	4,630	+0%
1195	Core i5-4210U	4,630	+0%
1196	Athlon II X4 651	4,629	+-0%
1197	Pentium 4417U	4,627	-0.1%
1198	Pentium G3450T	4,627	-0.1%

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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 930 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i7 930 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i7 930 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

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Core i7 930 Details

For users seeking a capable, multi-threaded processor for productivity and light gaming, the Intel Core i7-930 offers a solid mid-range option from the early 2010s. As of March 2026, this processor is over a decade old, having been released in 2010 as part of Intel’s Bloomfield microarchitecture lineup. Despite its age, it remains a relevant benchmark in discussions about historical performance and legacy platform support. Designed for desktops, the Core i7-930 was built for users who needed a balance between performance and power efficiency, especially in systems with integrated graphics. It features a 45 nm process node and a 130 W TDP, making it a power-hungry chip by today’s standards, but it was a high-performance option when it launched.

The Core i7-930 is a quad-core processor with eight threads, enabled by Intel’s Hyper-Threading technology, allowing it to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. It operates at a base clock of 2.8 GHz and can boost to 3.06 GHz, making it suitable for applications that benefit from higher clock speeds. It supports DDR3 800/1066 memory across three channels, with a maximum memory capacity of 24 GB and a bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. The processor uses the FCLGA1366 socket, which was common in high-end desktops of its era. It also supports Intel’s VT-x and VT-d virtualization technologies, as well as AES-NI encryption, making it a versatile choice for developers and power users.

Integrated graphics are provided by Intel’s Iris™ Graphics 6100, which runs at a base frequency of 300 MHz and can boost to 1.05 GHz. While not powerful enough for modern gaming, it supports up to three displays and is sufficient for basic multimedia and office tasks. The processor supports a wide range of extensions, including AVX2, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, and FMA, ensuring compatibility with software that leverages modern instruction sets. ECC memory support is not available, which limits its use in enterprise environments.

In terms of performance, the Core i7-930 scores 4682 overall, placing it at #1123 among 2060 CPUs. Its single-core score is 4630, ranking #1192, while its multicore score reaches 4760, placing it at #898. This indicates that its multicore performance is stronger relative to its single-core capabilities, a trend seen in many older multi-core processors. It outperforms several modern low-power processors like the Core i5-5250U and the A12-9800, but falls short of current high-end models such as the Ryzen 9 9950X3D or Core Ultra 9 285K. In the multicore top 50, it is significantly behind leaders like the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX, which scores over 12,000.

In conclusion, the Core i7-930 is best suited for legacy systems, retro builds, or users with budget constraints who require a reliable quad-core processor. While it is no longer competitive in modern workloads, its performance is still respectable for non-intensive applications. For new builds, a modern CPU with better efficiency and features would be a more practical choice.