Key Differences
In short — Core i7-3960X outperforms Core i7-2670QM on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-3960X is 33 days newer than Core i7-2670QM.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-2670QM
- 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 4% better in Minecraft than Core i7-2670QM - 623 vs 601 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-2670QM - 12 vs 8 threads
Minecraft
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
FPS
623
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.8/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$500
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Buy for CA$500 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 4145 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Mobile • Oct 12th, 2011
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-2670QM | vs | Intel Core i7-3960X |
---|---|---|
Oct 12th, 2011 | Release Date | Nov 14th, 2011 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Sandy Bridge E |
Intel Socket G2 (988B) | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 6 |
8 | Threads | 12 |
2.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
3.1 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
45 W | TDP | 130 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
22.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |