Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-7600K 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 i5-7600K is 1877 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-3960X.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-7600K
- Performs up to 5% better in Battlefield 1 than Core i7-3960X - 243 vs 232 FPS
- Up to 78% cheaper than Core i7-3960X - CA$228.62 vs CA$1045.69
- Up to 79% better value when playing Battlefield 1 than Core i7-3960X - CA$0.94 vs CA$4.51 per FPS
- Consumes up to 30% less energy than Intel Core i7-3960X - 91 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3960X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3960X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-7600K - 12 vs 4 threads
Battlefield 1
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
243
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.94/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$228.62
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-7600K | 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 |
3.8 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
4.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
91 W | TDP | 130 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
38.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |