The Core i7-3960X is the comparison's loser – it's at least 2x slower gaming CPU than the Pentium Gold G7400 and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's CA$345.03 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-3960X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Pentium Gold G7400
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Up to 69% cheaper – CA$154.97 vs CA$500.00
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-3960X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i7-3960X vs Pentium Gold G7400 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-3960X
Nov 14th, 2011
Average FPS
171
86%
Min 1% FPS
115
88%
Price, CA$
CA$500
30%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.92/FPS
27%
Pentium Gold G7400
Jan 4th, 2022
Average FPS
198
100%
Min 1% FPS
131
100%
Price, CA$
CA$154.97
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.78/FPS
100%
Core i7-3960X vs Pentium Gold G7400 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 Pentium Gold G7400 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-3960X vs Pentium Gold G7400 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
89%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
33%
Pentium Gold G7400
Jan 4th, 2022
Cores
2-core
33%
L3 Cache
6 MB
40%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-3960X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Pentium Gold G7400 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Nov 14th, 2011 | Release Date | Jan 4th, 2022 |
| $990.00 | MSRP | $74.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Alder Lake |
| 130 W | Power Consumption | Not Available |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 2 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
| 3.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
15 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1600 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 710 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
