Key Differences
In short — Ryzen 5 3600 outperforms Core i7-4960X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Ryzen 5 3600 is 2133 days newer than Core i7-4960X.
Advantages of Ryzen 5 3600
- Performs up to 1650% better in Cities: Skylines II than Core i7-4960X - 35 vs 2 FPS
- Consumes up to 50% less energy than Intel Core i7-4960X - 65 vs 130 Watts
Cities: Skylines II
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019
FPS
35
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$4.79/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$167.8
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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With selected game settings
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2013
Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i7-4960X | vs | Ryzen 5 3600 |
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Sep 3rd, 2013 | Release Date | Jul 7th, 2019 |
Core i7 | Collection | Ryzen 5 |
Ivy Bridge E | Codename | Matisse |
Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 6 |
12 | Threads | 12 |
3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
4.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.2 GHz |
130 W | TDP | 65 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 7 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |