Intel Core i5-7500 vs Intel Core i7-930
A side-by-side spec comparison of the Intel Core i5-7500 and the Intel Core i7-930. We line up every specification and score the ones that matter most in this category — weighted, not a raw count of specs won — to reach an overall verdict so you can decide which cpu / processor is right for your build.
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 65W | 130W |
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Socket | LGA1151 | LGA1366 |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB | 8 MB |
| Threads | 8 | 8 |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz | 2.8 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz | 2.8 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Kaby Lake | Nehalem |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 630 | None |
Winner: Intel Core i5-7500 — driven by Boost Clock (3.8 GHz), TDP (65W), Base Clock (3.4 GHz)
Intel Core i5-7500
5
performance points
Intel Core i7-930
2
performance points
Winner is scored by weighting the specs that matter most in this category (not a raw count of specs won).
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