Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 3 1200 outperforms the more expensive Core i7-3960X on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Ryzen 3 1200 is 2082 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-3960X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3960X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than AMD Ryzen 3 1200 - 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of AMD Ryzen 3 1200
- Performs up to 2% better in Apex Legends than Core i7-3960X - 269 vs 264 FPS
- Up to 52% cheaper than Core i7-3960X - CA$499.99 vs CA$1045.69
- Up to 53% better value when playing Apex Legends than Core i7-3960X - CA$1.86 vs CA$3.96 per FPS
- Consumes up to 50% less energy than Intel Core i7-3960X - 65 vs 130 Watts
Apex Legends
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Buy for CA$1,045.69 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 165 minutes ago
Desktop • Jul 27th, 2017
FPS
269
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.86/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$499.99
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Buy for CA$499.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 166 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Desktop • Jul 27th, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-3960X | vs | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 |
---|---|---|
Nov 14th, 2011 | Release Date | Jul 27th, 2017 |
Core i7 | Collection | Ryzen 3 |
Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Summit Ridge |
Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.1 GHz |
3.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
130 W | TDP | 65 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 31.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |