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Core i3-7300 vs Core i7-3960X

Core i3-7300 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 196 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 196 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i3-7300 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 i3-7300 is 1877 days newer than Core i7-3960X.

Advantages of Intel Core i3-7300

  • Performs up to 36% better in FIFA 23 than Core i7-3960X - 150 vs 110 FPS
  • Consumes up to 61% less energy than Intel Core i7-3960X - 51 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 i3-7300 - 12 vs 4 threads
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FIFA 23

FIFA 23

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i3-7300 Logo
Core i3-7300

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017


FPS

150

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

Price, CA$

FPS Winner

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

Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011


FPS

110

73%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$9.51/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 196 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i3-7300 Logo
Core i3-7300

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017

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

Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i3-7300 Logo
Core i3-7300

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017


Single-Core

1260

100%

Multi-Core

2502

74%

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

Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011


Single-Core

690

54%

Multi-Core

3358

100%

Intel Core i3-7300 Logo

Intel Core i3-7300

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Intel Core i7-3960X Logo

Intel Core i7-3960X

Jan 3rd, 2017
Release DateNov 14th, 2011
Core i3CollectionCore i7
Kaby LakeCodenameSandy Bridge E
Intel Socket 1151SocketIntel Socket 2011
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
2Cores
6
4Threads
12
4.0 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.3 GHz
Non-TurboTurbo Clock Speed3.9 GHz
51 W
TDP130 W
14 nm
Process Size32 nm
40.0x
Multiplier33.0x
Intel HD 630
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

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