Key Differences
In short — Core i5-8305G 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 i5-8305G is 2271 days newer than Core i7-3960X.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-8305G
- Performs up to 2% better in Stray than Core i7-3960X - 182 vs 178 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 i5-8305G - 12 vs 8 threads
Stray
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
FPS
178
97%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$5.87/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$1045.69
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$1,045.69 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 224 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Mobile • Feb 1st, 2018
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-8305G | vs | Intel Core i7-3960X |
---|---|---|
Feb 1st, 2018 | Release Date | Nov 14th, 2011 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i7 |
Kaby Lake G | Codename | Sandy Bridge E |
Intel BGA 2270 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 6 |
8 | Threads | 12 |
2.8 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 |
28.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
Radeon RX Vega M GL | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |