Core i7-3930K vs Ryzen Embedded V1756B

CPU

GPU

Core i7-3930K

6 Cores12 Thrd130 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2011

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Ryzen Embedded V1756B

4 Cores8 Thrd45 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2018

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-3930K

6 / 12

8,204

+1.2%

Ryzen Embedded V1756B

4 / 8

8,107

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core i7-3930K

2011

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +4.4% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+500% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 2 MB).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (40 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 14.1 vs 32.4 PassMark/$ ($583 MSRP vs $250 MSRP).
❌188.9% higher power demand at 130W vs 45W.

Ryzen Embedded V1756B

2018

Why buy it

✅Costs $333 less on MSRP ($250 MSRP vs $583 MSRP).
✅Delivers 130.4% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 32.4 vs 14.1 PassMark/$ ($250 MSRP vs $583 MSRP).
✅Draws 45W instead of 130W, a 85W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-3930K across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (8,107 vs 8,204).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (2 MB vs 12 MB).

Core i7-3930K

2011

Ryzen Embedded V1756B

2018

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +4.4% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+500% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 2 MB).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (40 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅Costs $333 less on MSRP ($250 MSRP vs $583 MSRP).
✅Delivers 130.4% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 32.4 vs 14.1 PassMark/$ ($250 MSRP vs $583 MSRP).
✅Draws 45W instead of 130W, a 85W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 14.1 vs 32.4 PassMark/$ ($583 MSRP vs $250 MSRP).
❌188.9% higher power demand at 130W vs 45W.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-3930K across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (8,107 vs 8,204).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (2 MB vs 12 MB).

Quick Answers

So, is Core i7-3930K better than Ryzen Embedded V1756B?

Yes. Core i7-3930K is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 4.4% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data and 1.2% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Core i7-3930K is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 4.4% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i7-3930K is the better fit. You are getting 1.2% better PassMark, backed by 6 cores and 12 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 500% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 2 MB).

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Core i7-3930K is the smarter buy by a wide margin for any fresh desktop build. Core i7-3930K is 133.2% more expensive on MSRP at $583 MSRP versus $250 MSRP, and it gives you a 4.4% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen Embedded V1756B only looks good on raw value math because it is a cheap legacy laptop CPU, not because it is a serious desktop gaming option. It simply cannot keep up with modern games, especially when the gap is already 4.4% in the shared gaming data.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Ryzen Embedded V1756B is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2018 vs 2011). That makes it the safer long-term pick.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i7-3930K Benchmark Check

Ryzen Embedded V1756B Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-3930K	Ryzen Embedded V1756B
1080p
low	162 FPS	177 FPS
medium	139 FPS	154 FPS
high	112 FPS	126 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	99 FPS
1440p
low	136 FPS	147 FPS
medium	115 FPS	124 FPS
high	91 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	74 FPS	76 FPS
4K
low	62 FPS	65 FPS
medium	56 FPS	58 FPS
high	44 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	36 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-3930K	Ryzen Embedded V1756B
1080p
low	205 FPS	175 FPS
medium	186 FPS	153 FPS
high	171 FPS	143 FPS
ultra	138 FPS	108 FPS
1440p
low	189 FPS	148 FPS
medium	164 FPS	129 FPS
high	152 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	127 FPS	95 FPS
4K
low	163 FPS	109 FPS
medium	143 FPS	98 FPS
high	128 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	94 FPS	52 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-3930K	Ryzen Embedded V1756B
1080p
low	205 FPS	203 FPS
medium	205 FPS	203 FPS
high	205 FPS	203 FPS
ultra	205 FPS	203 FPS
1440p
low	205 FPS	203 FPS
medium	205 FPS	203 FPS
high	205 FPS	203 FPS
ultra	205 FPS	203 FPS
4K
low	205 FPS	203 FPS
medium	205 FPS	203 FPS
high	205 FPS	203 FPS
ultra	205 FPS	203 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-3930K	Ryzen Embedded V1756B
1080p
low	205 FPS	203 FPS
medium	205 FPS	203 FPS
high	205 FPS	203 FPS
ultra	205 FPS	203 FPS
1440p
low	205 FPS	203 FPS
medium	205 FPS	203 FPS
high	205 FPS	203 FPS
ultra	205 FPS	203 FPS
4K
low	205 FPS	203 FPS
medium	205 FPS	203 FPS
high	205 FPS	203 FPS
ultra	205 FPS	203 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-3930K and Ryzen Embedded V1756B

Core i7-3930K

The Core i7-3930K is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 November 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge-E (2011−2013) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 8,204 points. Launch price was $611.

Ryzen Embedded V1756B

The Ryzen Embedded V1756B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 February 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.25 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 8,107 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-3930K packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen Embedded V1756B offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Core i7-3930K has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Core i7-3930K versus 3.6 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded V1756B — a 5.4% clock advantage for the Core i7-3930K (base: 3.2 GHz vs 3.25 GHz). The Core i7-3930K uses the Sandy Bridge-E (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Ryzen Embedded V1756B uses Zen (2017−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-3930K scores 8,204 against the Ryzen Embedded V1756B's 8,107 — a 1.2% lead for the Core i7-3930K. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-3930K vs 2 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded V1756B.

Feature	Core i7-3930K	Ryzen Embedded V1756B
Cores / Threads	6 / 12+50%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.8 GHz+6%	3.6 GHz
Base Clock	3.2 GHz	3.25 GHz+2%
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)+500%	2 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	512K (per core)+100%
Process	32 nm	14 nm-56%
Architecture	Sandy Bridge-E (2011−2013)	Zen (2017−2020)
PassMark	8,204+1%	8,107
Geekbench 6 Single	731	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-3930K uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Ryzen Embedded V1756B uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-3930K	Ryzen Embedded V1756B
Socket	LGA2011	FP5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1600	—
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	—
RAM Channels	4	—
ECC Support	No	—
PCIe Lanes	40	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-3930K) / not specified (Ryzen Embedded V1756B). Primary use case: Core i7-3930K targets HEDT Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i7-3930K rivals FX-8350.

Feature	Core i7-3930K	Ryzen Embedded V1756B
Integrated GPU	No	—
IGPU Model	None	—
Unlocked	Yes	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, EPT	—
Target Use	HEDT Desktop	—

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Value Analysis

The Core i7-3930K launched at $583 MSRP, while the Ryzen Embedded V1756B debuted at $250. On MSRP ($583 vs $250), the Ryzen Embedded V1756B is $333 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-3930K delivers 14.1 pts/$ vs 32.4 pts/$ for the Ryzen Embedded V1756B — making the Ryzen Embedded V1756B the 79% better value option.