The Core i7-3960X is the comparison's loser – it's at least 2x slower gaming CPU than the Core i5-10600KF and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's CA$277.12 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-3960X
The Core i5-10600KF is better in every way
Advantages of the Core i5-10600KF
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Up to 55% cheaper – CA$222.88 vs CA$500.00
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 4% less energy – 125 vs 130 Watts
Core i7-3960X vs Core i5-10600KF for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-3960X
Nov 14th, 2011
Average FPS
171
89%
Min 1% FPS
115
91%
Price, CA$
CA$500
44%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.92/FPS
40%
Core i5-10600KF
Apr 30th, 2020
Average FPS
192
100%
Min 1% FPS
127
100%
Price, CA$
CA$222.88
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.16/FPS
100%
Core i7-3960X vs Core i5-10600KF 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 i7-3960X vs Core i5-10600KF in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-3960X vs Core i5-10600KF in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-3960X
Nov 14th, 2011
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
15 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
80%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
81%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
60%
Core i5-10600KF
Apr 30th, 2020
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
80%
Base Frequency
4.1 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.8 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-3960X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-10600KF |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Nov 14th, 2011 | Release Date | Apr 30th, 2020 |
| $990.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
| Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Comet Lake |
| 130 W | Power Consumption | 125 W |
| Performance | ||
| 6 | Cores | 6 |
| 12 | Threads | 12 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 4.1 GHz |
| 3.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.8 GHz |
15 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1600 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
