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i7 3930K released in 2020

i7 3930K released in 2020

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beichner
Senior Member
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11-14-2021, 02:31 AM
#1
I assembled this setup back in 2013 and it has performed reliably ever since. There doesn’t seem to be much to upgrade beyond the GPU, which I plan to replace with a 3080ti or 3090 when they come out. Would you be interested in hearing about others’ journeys from this old CPU to a newer system?
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beichner
11-14-2021, 02:31 AM #1

I assembled this setup back in 2013 and it has performed reliably ever since. There doesn’t seem to be much to upgrade beyond the GPU, which I plan to replace with a 3080ti or 3090 when they come out. Would you be interested in hearing about others’ journeys from this old CPU to a newer system?

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Poppin
Member
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11-14-2021, 08:23 PM
#2
It remains a strong chip today. After a solid overclock, it should perform quite well for gaming at 1440p and above.
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Poppin
11-14-2021, 08:23 PM #2

It remains a strong chip today. After a solid overclock, it should perform quite well for gaming at 1440p and above.

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blakestert
Member
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11-14-2021, 10:04 PM
#3
On reduced quality and fast refresh rates, it may have trouble. But at higher resolutions like 1440p or above, it should work well—especially with an overclock for gaming.
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blakestert
11-14-2021, 10:04 PM #3

On reduced quality and fast refresh rates, it may have trouble. But at higher resolutions like 1440p or above, it should work well—especially with an overclock for gaming.

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mr_cookies
Junior Member
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11-28-2021, 07:52 AM
#4
The main constraint for pre-IVB HEDT Intel chips is the PCIE2.0 standard. This issue only becomes significant in a few cases. You're safe for another few years, since you should definitely push the overclocking.
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mr_cookies
11-28-2021, 07:52 AM #4

The main constraint for pre-IVB HEDT Intel chips is the PCIE2.0 standard. This issue only becomes significant in a few cases. You're safe for another few years, since you should definitely push the overclocking.

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taco2006
Member
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12-01-2021, 08:27 PM
#5
I've got a 4.5GHz boost and can hit 5GHz, but my H150 has some trouble, especially in the heat of summer. It's hard to believe a 7-year-old system is still useful... This field feels really outdated.
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taco2006
12-01-2021, 08:27 PM #5

I've got a 4.5GHz boost and can hit 5GHz, but my H150 has some trouble, especially in the heat of summer. It's hard to believe a 7-year-old system is still useful... This field feels really outdated.

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Redbrine
Junior Member
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12-01-2021, 08:46 PM
#6
I don't think it will have trouble much. 4C/4T CPUs face challenges in current AAA games since many modern titles require more threads. The 3930K offers 6 cores and 12 threads, delivering single-core performance that's only marginally below Zen 1 and slightly better than Zen+, though this depends on the clock speed. Running at 4.5GHz is decent. Going to 5GHz seems to have reached its limits in terms of gains. Possibly it was ahead of its time.
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Redbrine
12-01-2021, 08:46 PM #6

I don't think it will have trouble much. 4C/4T CPUs face challenges in current AAA games since many modern titles require more threads. The 3930K offers 6 cores and 12 threads, delivering single-core performance that's only marginally below Zen 1 and slightly better than Zen+, though this depends on the clock speed. Running at 4.5GHz is decent. Going to 5GHz seems to have reached its limits in terms of gains. Possibly it was ahead of its time.

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Ellie_12
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12-07-2021, 12:11 PM
#7
It was a premium chip back then and remains solid now. The IPC isn't terrible either. Acceptable, honestly—I think it's still pretty strong considering its age and single-threaded speed.
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Ellie_12
12-07-2021, 12:11 PM #7

It was a premium chip back then and remains solid now. The IPC isn't terrible either. Acceptable, honestly—I think it's still pretty strong considering its age and single-threaded speed.

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ADkiller
Junior Member
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12-28-2021, 01:52 AM
#8
Back then, intelligence was really expanding its limits, while today software leverages more threads and improvements.
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ADkiller
12-28-2021, 01:52 AM #8

Back then, intelligence was really expanding its limits, while today software leverages more threads and improvements.

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SpringTrap45
Junior Member
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12-28-2021, 02:04 AM
#9
I own an Intel Xeon W3680 that’s been overclocked to 4ghz, equipped with 32gb RAM, a Raid SSD, and a modest Nvidia 1060. I’ve managed to play new titles like Metro Exodus smoothly in a triple-screen setup without any problems. Your CPU’s performance is comparable, so you should be okay for some time.
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SpringTrap45
12-28-2021, 02:04 AM #9

I own an Intel Xeon W3680 that’s been overclocked to 4ghz, equipped with 32gb RAM, a Raid SSD, and a modest Nvidia 1060. I’ve managed to play new titles like Metro Exodus smoothly in a triple-screen setup without any problems. Your CPU’s performance is comparable, so you should be okay for some time.

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t40tardis
Junior Member
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12-28-2021, 03:00 AM
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I still use one of these. I've tested it at 4.6ghz since purchasing it. It's likely I'll have to increase the clock speed later this year if I want better FPS. It performs well, no problems so far. The main consideration is that PCIe Gen 4 would help, while Gen 3 should still work for newer cards compared to Gen 2. Make sure your motherboard supports PCIe Gen 3 drivers—the 3930k comes with boards using Gen 2, even though they have the Gen 3 license delayed. They are technically Gen 3 but run on Gen 2 firmware. If you plan to go beyond 120hz, upgrading to a newer CPU would make a big difference. I'm considering it now because I want to reach 4k at 120hz with a CX 48" OLED and a new HDMI 2.1 GPU. Even at 120hz, I know the 3930k might hurt performance in some games, unless the new GPU can handle 4k at that speed. Right now the prices seem quite high.
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t40tardis
12-28-2021, 03:00 AM #10

I still use one of these. I've tested it at 4.6ghz since purchasing it. It's likely I'll have to increase the clock speed later this year if I want better FPS. It performs well, no problems so far. The main consideration is that PCIe Gen 4 would help, while Gen 3 should still work for newer cards compared to Gen 2. Make sure your motherboard supports PCIe Gen 3 drivers—the 3930k comes with boards using Gen 2, even though they have the Gen 3 license delayed. They are technically Gen 3 but run on Gen 2 firmware. If you plan to go beyond 120hz, upgrading to a newer CPU would make a big difference. I'm considering it now because I want to reach 4k at 120hz with a CX 48" OLED and a new HDMI 2.1 GPU. Even at 120hz, I know the 3930k might hurt performance in some games, unless the new GPU can handle 4k at that speed. Right now the prices seem quite high.

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