Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-7600 outperforms the more expensive Core i7-3960X on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-7600 is 1877 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-3960X.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-7600
- Performs up to 4% better in Halo Infinite than Core i7-3960X - 160 vs 154 FPS
- Up to 73% cheaper than Core i7-3960X - CA$134.16 vs CA$500.0
- Up to 74% better value when playing Halo Infinite than Core i7-3960X - CA$0.84 vs CA$3.25 per FPS
- Consumes up to 50% less energy than Intel Core i7-3960X - 65 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3960X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3960X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-7600 - 12 vs 4 threads
Halo Infinite
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
160
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.84/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$134.16
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Buy for CA$134.16 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 293 minutes ago
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
FPS
154
96.25%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$3.25/FPS
25.846153846153847%
Price, CA$
CA$500
26%
Buy for CA$500 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 292 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Single-Core
690
50.25491624180627%
Multi-Core
3358
88.09024134312696%
Intel Core i5-7600 | vs | Intel Core i7-3960X |
---|---|---|
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 |
3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
4.1 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 130 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
35.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |