The Core i7-3770K is at least 2x slower gaming CPU than the Ryzen Threadripper 3960X, however, it's a better value for money, as it's CA$775.00 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i7-3770K
- Up to 69% cheaper – CA$350.00 vs CA$1125.00
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 72% less energy – 77 vs 280 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Ryzen Threadripper 3960X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 48 vs 8 threads
Core i7-3770K vs Ryzen Threadripper 3960X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-3770K
Apr 29th, 2012
Average FPS
172
90%
Min 1% FPS
115
91%
Price, CA$
CA$350
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.03/FPS
100%
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
Nov 25th, 2019
Average FPS
192
100%
Min 1% FPS
127
100%
Price, CA$
CA$1125
31%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$5.85/FPS
35%
Core i7-3770K vs Ryzen Threadripper 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 i7-3770K vs Ryzen Threadripper 3960X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
Nov 25th, 2019
Geekbench 6 Single-Core
1678
100%
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
13229
100%
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-3770K vs Ryzen Threadripper 3960X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-3770K
Apr 29th, 2012
Cores
4-core
17%
L3 Cache
8 MB
6%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
92%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
87%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
50%
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
Nov 25th, 2019
Cores
24-core
100%
L3 Cache
128 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.8 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-3770K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen Threadripper 3960X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Apr 29th, 2012 | Release Date | Nov 25th, 2019 |
$313.00 | MSRP | $1,399.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | AMD Socket TRX4 |
| Ivy Bridge | Codename | Castle Peak |
77 W | Power Consumption | 280 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 24 |
| 8 | Threads | 48 |
| 3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
| 3.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.5 GHz |
| 8 MB | L3 Cache | 128 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1600 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz |
Intel HD 4000 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
