The Core i9-7900X 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 i9-7900X
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 12 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-3960X
- Consumes up to 7% less energy – 130 vs 140 Watts
Core i9-7900X vs Core i7-3960X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-7900X
Jun 26th, 2017
Average FPS
187
100%
Min 1% FPS
124
100%
Price, CA$
Out of Stock
Value, CA$/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i7-3960X
Nov 14th, 2011
Average FPS
171
91%
Min 1% FPS
115
93%
Price, CA$
CA$500
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.92/FPS
100%
Core i9-7900X vs Core i7-3960X 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 i9-7900X vs Core i7-3960X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-7900X vs Core i7-3960X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-7900X
Jun 26th, 2017
Cores
10-core
100%
L3 Cache
14 MB
93%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i7-3960X
Nov 14th, 2011
Cores
6-core
60%
L3 Cache
15 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
91%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
60%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-7900X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-3960X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Nov 14th, 2011 |
| $999.00 | MSRP | $990.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
| Skylake-E/EP | Codename | Sandy Bridge E |
| 140 W | Power Consumption | 130 W |
| Performance | ||
10 | Cores | 6 |
20 | Threads | 12 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
4.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.9 GHz |
| 14 MB | L3 Cache | 15 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
