The EPYC 74F3 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 EPYC 74F3
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 48 vs 12 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-3960X
- Consumes up to 46% less energy – 130 vs 240 Watts
EPYC 74F3 vs Core i7-3960X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
EPYC 74F3
Mar 15th, 2021
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%
EPYC 74F3 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 EPYC 74F3 vs Core i7-3960X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The EPYC 74F3 vs Core i7-3960X in core CPU performance specifications
EPYC 74F3
Mar 15th, 2021
Cores
24-core
100%
L3 Cache
256 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
Core i7-3960X
Nov 14th, 2011
Cores
6-core
25%
L3 Cache
15 MB
6%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
98%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
50%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
EPYC 74F3 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-3960X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Mar 15th, 2021 | Release Date | Nov 14th, 2011 |
| $2,900.00 | MSRP | $990.00 |
Server | Segment | Desktop |
| AMD Socket SP3 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
| Not Available | Codename | Sandy Bridge E |
| 240 W | Power Consumption | 130 W |
| Performance | ||
24 | Cores | 6 |
48 | Threads | 12 |
| 3.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
4.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.9 GHz |
256 MB | L3 Cache | 15 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
