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Core i3-4170T vs Core i7-3960X

Core i3-4170T 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$1,045.69 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 236 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$1,045.69 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 236 minutes ago

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
This is a free version of The Last of Us Part I.
The Last of Us Part I

The Last of Us Part I

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i3-4170T Logo
Core i3-4170T

Desktop • Mar 30th, 2015


FPS

131

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

Price, CA$

FPS Winner

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

Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011


FPS

129

98%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$8.11/FPS

100%

Price, CA$

CA$1045.69

100%

Value Winner

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

Buy for CA$1,045.69 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 236 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i3-4170T Logo
Core i3-4170T

Desktop • Mar 30th, 2015

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

Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i3-4170T Logo
Core i3-4170T

Desktop • Mar 30th, 2015


Single-Core

976

100%

Multi-Core

1911

56%

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

Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011


Single-Core

690

70%

Multi-Core

3358

100%

Intel Core i3-4170T Logo

Intel Core i3-4170T

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Intel Core i7-3960X Logo

Intel Core i7-3960X

Mar 30th, 2015
Release DateNov 14th, 2011
Core i3CollectionCore i7
HaswellCodenameSandy Bridge E
Intel Socket 1150SocketIntel Socket 2011
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
2Cores
6
4Threads
12
3.2 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.3 GHz
Non-TurboTurbo Clock Speed3.9 GHz
35 W
TDP130 W
22 nm
Process Size32 nm
32.0xMultiplier
33.0x
Intel HD 4400
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

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