The Core i7-4850HQ 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 i7-4850HQ
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 64% less energy – 47 vs 130 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i7-3960X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 8 threads
Core i7-4850HQ vs Core i7-3960X
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-4850HQ
Apr 29th, 2013
Average FPS
194
100%
Min 1% FPS
133
100%
Price, CA$
Out of Stock
Value, CA$/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i7-3960X
Nov 14th, 2011
Average FPS
186
96%
Min 1% FPS
128
96%
Price, CA$
Out of Stock
Value, CA$/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-4850HQ vs Core i7-3960X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-4850HQ vs Core i7-3960X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-4850HQ
Apr 29th, 2013
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
6 MB
40%
Base Frequency
2.3 GHz
70%
Turbo Frequency
3.5 GHz
90%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
100%
Core i7-3960X
Nov 14th, 2011
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
15 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-4850HQ | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-3960X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 29th, 2013 | Release Date | Nov 14th, 2011 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $990.00 |
Laptop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel BGA 1364 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
| Crystalwell | Codename | Sandy Bridge-E |
47 W | Power Consumption | 130 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 6 |
| 8 | Threads | 12 |
| 2.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
| 3.5 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.9 GHz |
| 6 MB | L3 Cache | 15 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1600 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
Intel HD 5200 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
