The Core i7-14700KF is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-3960X. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i7-14700KF
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 4% less energy – 125 vs 130 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 28 vs 12 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-3960X
The Core i7-14700KF is better in every way
Core i7-14700KF vs Core i7-3960X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-14700KF
Oct 17th, 2023
Average FPS
241
100%
Min 1% FPS
164
100%
Price, CA$
Out of Stock
Value, CA$/FPS
Not Available
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Core i7-3960X
Nov 14th, 2011
Average FPS
191
79%
Min 1% FPS
134
82%
Price, CA$
Out of Stock
Value, CA$/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i7-14700KF vs Core i7-3960X in My Games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-14700KF vs Core i7-3960X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-14700KF vs Core i7-3960X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-14700KF
Oct 17th, 2023
Cores
20-core
100%
L3 Cache
33 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Core i7-3960X
Nov 14th, 2011
Cores
6-core
30%
L3 Cache
15 MB
45%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
70%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
29%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-14700KF | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-3960X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 17th, 2023 | Release Date | Nov 14th, 2011 |
$3.84 | MSRP | $9.90 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
| Raptor Lake-R | Codename | Sandy Bridge-E |
125 W | Power Consumption | 130 W |
| Performance | ||
20 | Cores | 6 |
28 | Threads | 12 |
3.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
5.6 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.9 GHz |
33 MB | L3 Cache | 15 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 5600 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
