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Core i7-3960X vs Ryzen 9 3900XT

Core i7-3960X vs Ryzen 9 3900XT: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i7-3960X

3.3 GHz | 6-core

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Intel Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition Hexa-Core Processor 3.3 GHz 15 MB Cache LGA 2011 - BX80619I73960X

Buy for CA$144 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 160 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT

3.8 GHz | 12-core

AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT Logo
AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT 12-core, 24-thread unlocked desktop processor without cooler

Buy for CA$795 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 160 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-3960X

3.3 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i7-3960X Logo
Intel Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition Hexa-Core Processor 3.3 GHz 15 MB Cache LGA 2011 - BX80619I73960X

Buy for CA$144 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 160 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT

3.8 GHz | 12-core

AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT Logo
AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT 12-core, 24-thread unlocked desktop processor without cooler

Buy for CA$795 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 160 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Ryzen 9 3900XT outperforms the cheaper Core i7-3960X on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-3960X is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Ryzen 9 3900XT is 3158 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-3960X.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-3960X

  • Up to 82% cheaper than Ryzen 9 3900XT - CA$144.0 vs CA$795.0
  • Up to 79% better value when playing Far Cry 5 than Ryzen 9 3900XT - CA$0.76 vs CA$3.65 per FPS

Advantages of AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT

  • Performs up to 15% better in Far Cry 5 than Core i7-3960X - 218 vs 190 FPS
  • Consumes up to 19% less energy than Intel Core i7-3960X - 105 vs 130 Watts
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-3960X - 24 vs 12 threads
This is a free version of Far Cry 5.
Far Cry 5

Far Cry 5

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-3960X Logo
Core i7-3960X

Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011


FPS

190

87%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$0.76/FPS

100%

Price, CA$

CA$144

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition Hexa-Core Processor 3.3 GHz 15 MB Cache LGA 2011 - BX80619I73960X

Buy for CA$144 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 160 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT Logo
Ryzen 9 3900XT

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2020


FPS

218

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$3.65/FPS

20%

Price, CA$

CA$795

18%

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT 12-core, 24-thread unlocked desktop processor without cooler

Buy for CA$795 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 160 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-3960X Logo
Core i7-3960X

Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011

AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT Logo
Ryzen 9 3900XT

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2020

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-3960X Logo
Core i7-3960X

Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011


Single-Core

690

39%

Multi-Core

3358

33%

AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT Logo
Ryzen 9 3900XT

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2020


Single-Core

1729

100%

Multi-Core

10030

100%

Intel Core i7-3960X Logo

Intel Core i7-3960X

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AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT Logo

AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT

Nov 14th, 2011Release Date
Jul 7th, 2020
Core i7CollectionRyzen 9
Sandy Bridge ECodenameMatisse
Intel Socket 2011SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores
12
12Threads
24
3.3 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.8 GHz
3.9 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.7 GHz
130 WTDP
105 W
32 nmProcess Size
7 nm
33.0xMultiplier
39.0x
NoneIntegrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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