[Overclock Reviews]

Intel Core i7-4930K Ivy Bridge-E Hexa-Core Processor 3.4 GHz 12MB Cache LGA 2011, No Fan, Retail - BX80633I74930K

Description:
4th Generation Intel® CoreTM i7 Processor Amazing performance and stunning visuals at their best. Get top-of-the-line performance for your most demanding tasks with a 4th generation Intel® CoreTM i7 processor. For a difference you can see and feel in HD and 3-D, multitasking and multimedia, the 4th generation Intel Core i7 processor is perfect for all your most demanding tasks. Product Type: Processor Product Type: Processor Manufacturer Part Number: BX80633I74930K Platform Supported: PC Process Technology: 22 nm Clock Speed: 3.40 GHz Clock Speed: 3.40 GHz Manufacturer: Intel Corporation Product Model: i7-4930K Product Name: Core i7 Hexa-core i7-4930K 3.4GHz Desktop Processor Package Type: Retail Product Line: Core i7 Processor Socket: Socket FCLGA2011 Brand Name: Intel Product Series: i7-4900 Processor Socket: Socket FCLGA2011 Brand Name: Intel L3 Cache: 12 MB L1 Cache: 384 KB L2 Cache: 1.50 MB L3 Cache: 12 MB Processor Technology: Enhanced SpeedStep Technology Processor Technology: Virtualization Technology Processor Technology: Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Processor Technology: Hyper-Threading Technology Processor Technology: Extended Memory 64 Technology Processor Core: Hexa-core (6 Core) Processor Manufacturer: Intel Product Family: Core i7 i7-4900 Processor Core: Hexa-core (6 Core) 64-bit Processing: Yes Processor Manufacturer: Intel Direct Media Interface: 5 GT/s

Details:

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Brand	Intel
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Label	Intel
Manufacturer	Intel
Model	BX80633I74930K
MPN	BX80633I74930K
Publisher	Intel
Studio	Intel
Title	Intel Core i7-4930K Ivy Bridge-E Hexa-Core Processor 3.4 GHz 12MB Cache LGA 2011, No Fan, Retail - BX80633I74930K
UPC	911797287379
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Item Length	0 inches
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Package Height	2 inches
Package Length	6 inches
Package Width	5 inches
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PartNumber	BX80633I74930K
ProductGroup	PC Accessory
ProductTypeName	COMPUTER_PROCESSOR
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Item Weight	0.3 pounds

 

[Nexo]

Great CPU

review by nexo

It's a great CPU and it's amazing!

Pros	Cons
Fast CPU

Ratings

Overall

5

 

[jwalters1123]

Great CPU

review by nexo

I must have a good chip, becaues i have a stable o.c. at 5.2, i haven't tried pushing it any further. but i went from a 3770, to the 4930 and the performance gains are tangible. is it worth it for a casual gamer like me? probably not, but i still like it, lol. Oh, i'm cooling it with a corsair h100, my mobo is a sabertooth x79, corsair dominator platinum 16gb quad channel kit @ 1866, evga nvidia geforce gtx 780, cooler master 1000 watt power supply, and cooler master storm stryker chassis.

 

[bigkahuna360]

Very Fast and Very Cool

review by bigkahuna360

I traded this from the same guy I got the 3930k from and this CPU is nice and easy to overclock, will definitely run cooler, but, again, is a lottery. Not all CPU's can handle high speed RAM. My chip isn't able to handle anything more than 8GBs of DDR3 2400. If I want my 16GBs usable, then I have to step down to 2133.

Gaming:
This CPU does pretty much the same as its predecessor, my minimum FPS increased a tad bit more (~5FPS) and my gameplay felt just a bit smoother around 50FPS in games.

Overclocking:
Fun bit to overclock once you figure out whats causing it to crash, but thats more of Windows fault.This CPU has a max OC of 4.6GHz with unrealistic temps and voltage required. 4.5GHz is attainable with 1.4v and various increases to other voltages, 4.4GHz was easily obtained in 15 minutes at 1.28v and upping PLL to 1.857v. Before overclocking, I idled around 17-22?C with a max load in IBT of 48?C at desktop. After overclocking my idle increased to 25-30?C and my max load with IBT to 60-65?C. Being able to obtain a decent OC above 4.4GHz is a complete lottery. Many won't make it past there, but if you're only gaming, then 4.4GHz is all you need. All overclocking is done on a Noctua NH-D14 2011 CPU Cooler.

Final Thoughts:
People coming from Ivy-Bridge e CPUs won't see much of a difference since this is still 22nm. People coming from LGA 1366, 1155, 1156, 1150 will notice night and day performance. All in all, overclocking this CPU has been an okay experience, but thats Windows fault for not telling me whats wrong other than "WHEA_UNCORRECTABLE_ERROR". Don't let those few downsides keep you away from this CPU though, it does amazing, even at stock!

Pros	Cons
Faster Than Ivy-e, Cooler, Fits Same Socket	Not worth to some if cooming from Ivy-e

Ratings

Overall

5