Hi!
 
I need opinions of what is better for gaming using stock clocks. First the info about processors (correct me if I'm wrong!).
The 3930k has 6 cores running at 3.2Ghz and uses Sandy Bridge E architecture. This cpu has boost clocks of 3/3/4/5/6/6 (6 cores 3.5Ghz, 4 cores 3.6Ghz, 2 cores 3.8Ghz). This CPU has a TDP of 130W.
The 4770T has 4 cores running at 2.5Ghz and uses Haskwell architecture. This cpu has boost clocks of 6/9/11/12 (4 cores 3.1Ghz, 2 cores 3.6Ghz). This CPU has a TDP of 45W.
 
If we count that Haskwell architecture is about 15% more powerfull clock for clock than Sandy Bridge, the default clock of the 4770T is about 2.875GHz (2.5 + (2.5 * 0.15)). The new boost clocks are 3.565GHz using 4 cores and 4.14GHz using only 2 cores.
 
Usually, actual games use 4 or 2 cores, so can a 4770T match a 3930K in games?
 
I have this question because I have the two CPUs in diferent computers and if they can match I'm planning to sell the 3930k and its mobo and build a gaming/folding machine using my current AMD GPU for gaming and some GTX750Ti for folding the rest of time, having the computer up 24/7 using a passive cooler on the 4770T.
 
Do you think is possible?
 
Thanks for all!

Isn't it a much better choice to go with the 3930K, as it is an LGA2011 CPU?
The disadvantages of that would be using a more expensive chipset, a more expensive CPU and more expensive DDR4 RAM?
 
Although the benefits may not be visible at this time, if you have the money I would go with the LGA2011 purely for the DDR4 RAM.
Clock speed isn't everything though, see if you can find the benchmark results for them both - as I would assume the 3930K may be working harder per cycle.

 
I will give the 4770T a try. I plan to fold 24/7 using 2 x GTX 750Ti cards and be able to play my games at the same time using my main card (R9 290x) when I'm in home. I want to use the AMD card only for gaming because its insane power consumption.
When I'm at work, I will put the CPU folding along with the 750s.
 
Thanks for all!