Key Differences
In short — Core i3-4170T 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 i3-4170T is 1232 days newer than Core i7-3960X.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-4170T
- Performs up to 2% better in The Last of Us Part I than Core i7-3960X - 131 vs 129 FPS
- Consumes up to 73% less energy than Intel Core i7-3960X - 35 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 i3-4170T - 12 vs 4 threads
The Last of Us Part I
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
FPS
129
98%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$8.11/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$1045.69
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$1,045.69 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 236 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Mar 30th, 2015
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-4170T | vs | Intel Core i7-3960X |
---|---|---|
Mar 30th, 2015 | Release Date | Nov 14th, 2011 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i7 |
Haswell | Codename | Sandy Bridge E |
Intel Socket 1150 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 6 |
4 | Threads | 12 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
35 W | TDP | 130 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
Intel HD 4400 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |