Key Differences
In short — Core i7-3960X outperforms Core i7-2635QM on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-3960X is 315 days newer than Core i7-2635QM.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-2635QM
- Consumes up to 65% less energy than Intel Core i7-3960X - 45 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3960X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3960X
- Performs up to 3% better in FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i7-2635QM - 229 vs 223 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-2635QM - 12 vs 8 threads
FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
FPS
229
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$4.57/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$1045.69
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Buy for CA$1,045.69 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 84 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Mobile • Jan 3rd, 2011
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-2635QM | vs | Intel Core i7-3960X |
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Jan 3rd, 2011 | Release Date | Nov 14th, 2011 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Sandy Bridge E |
Intel BGA 1224 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 6 |
8 | Threads | 12 |
2.0 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
2.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
45 W | TDP | 130 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
20.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |