The Core i3-13100F is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-3960X and it's also a much better value for money, as it's CA$319.71 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i3-13100F
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Up to 64% cheaper – CA$180.29 vs CA$500.00
- A much better value for money for gaming
Advantages of the Core i7-3960X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 8 threads
Core i3-13100F vs Core i7-3960X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-13100F
Jan 4th, 2023
Average FPS
204
100%
Min 1% FPS
135
100%
Price, CA$
CA$180.29
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.88/FPS
100%
Core i7-3960X
Nov 14th, 2011
Average FPS
171
84%
Min 1% FPS
115
85%
Price, CA$
CA$500
36%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.92/FPS
30%
Core i3-13100F vs Core i7-3960X in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-13100F vs Core i7-3960X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-13100F vs Core i7-3960X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-13100F
Jan 4th, 2023
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
12 MB
80%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i7-3960X
Nov 14th, 2011
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
15 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
87%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
33%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-13100F | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-3960X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 4th, 2023 | Release Date | Nov 14th, 2011 |
$109.00 | MSRP | $990.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
| Raptor Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge E |
| Not Available | Power Consumption | 130 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 6 |
| 8 | Threads | 12 |
3.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
4.5 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.9 GHz |
| 12 MB | L3 Cache | 15 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
