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Core i3-4170 vs Core i7-3960X

Core i3-4170 vs Core i7-3960X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

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Intel Core i7-3960X

3.3 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i7-3960X Logo
Intel Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition Hexa-Core Processor 3.3 GHz 15 MB Cache LGA 2011 - BX80619I73960X

Buy for CA$500 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 234 minutes ago

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Intel Core i7-3960X

3.3 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i7-3960X Logo
Intel Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition Hexa-Core Processor 3.3 GHz 15 MB Cache LGA 2011 - BX80619I73960X

Buy for CA$500 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 234 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i3-4170 outperforms Core i7-3960X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-4170 is 899 days newer than Core i7-3960X.

Advantages of Intel Core i3-4170

  • Performs up to 5% better in Battlefield 2042 than Core i7-3960X - 156 vs 148 FPS
  • Consumes up to 58% less energy than Intel Core i7-3960X - 54 vs 130 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3960X doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Intel Core i7-3960X

  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-4170 - 12 vs 4 threads
This is a free version of Battlefield 2042.
Battlefield 2042

Battlefield 2042

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i3-4170 Logo
Core i3-4170

Desktop • May 1st, 2014


FPS

156

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

Price, CA$

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-3960X Logo
Core i7-3960X

Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011


FPS

148

94.87179487179486%

Value, CA$/FPS

Price, CA$

CA$500

100%

Intel Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition Hexa-Core Processor 3.3 GHz 15 MB Cache LGA 2011 - BX80619I73960X

Buy for CA$500 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 234 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i3-4170 Logo
Core i3-4170

Desktop • May 1st, 2014

Intel Core i7-3960X Logo
Core i7-3960X

Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i3-4170 Logo
Core i3-4170

Desktop • May 1st, 2014


Single-Core

1101

100%

Multi-Core

2130

63.43061346039309%

Intel Core i7-3960X Logo
Core i7-3960X

Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011


Single-Core

690

62.67029972752044%

Multi-Core

3358

100%

Intel Core i3-4170

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Intel Core i7-3960X

May 1st, 2014
Release DateNov 14th, 2011
Core i3CollectionCore i7
HaswellCodenameSandy Bridge E
Intel Socket 1150SocketIntel Socket 2011
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
2Cores
6
4Threads
12
3.7 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.3 GHz
Non-TurboTurbo Clock Speed3.9 GHz
54 W
TDP130 W
22 nm
Process Size32 nm
37.0x
Multiplier33.0x
Intel HD 4400
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

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