Key Differences
In short — Core i5-7500 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 i5-7500 is 1877 days newer than Core i7-3960X.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-7500
- Performs up to 6% better in Escape From Tarkov than Core i7-3960X - 205 vs 193 FPS
- Consumes up to 50% less energy than Intel Core i7-3960X - 65 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 i5-7500 - 12 vs 4 threads
Escape From Tarkov
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
FPS
193
94%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$5.42/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$1045.69
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$1,045.69 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 19 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-7500 | vs | Intel Core i7-3960X |
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Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Nov 14th, 2011 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i7 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge E |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 6 |
4 | Threads | 12 |
3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 130 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
34.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |