Key Differences
In short — Core i3-8121U 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 i3-8121U is 2364 days newer than Core i7-3960X.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-8121U
- Performs up to 13% better in Far Cry 6 than Core i7-3960X - 112 vs 99 FPS
- Consumes up to 88% less energy than Intel Core i7-3960X - 15 vs 130 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3960X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-8121U - 12 vs 4 threads
Far Cry 6
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
FPS
99
88%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$10.56/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$1045.69
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$1,045.69 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 231 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Mobile • May 5th, 2018
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-8121U | vs | Intel Core i7-3960X |
---|---|---|
May 5th, 2018 | Release Date | Nov 14th, 2011 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i7 |
Cannon Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge E |
Intel BGA 1440 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 6 |
4 | Threads | 12 |
2.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
3.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
15 W | TDP | 130 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
22.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |