Key Differences
In short — Core i3-10300 outperforms the more expensive Core i7-3960X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-10300 is 3090 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-3960X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3960X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-10300 - 12 vs 8 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-10300
- Performs up to 10% better in FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i7-3960X - 253 vs 229 FPS
- Up to 72% cheaper than Core i7-3960X - CA$139.99 vs CA$500.0
- 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
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Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Single-Core
690
44.08945686900959%
Multi-Core
3358
70.03128258602712%
Intel Core i7-3960X | vs | Intel Core i3-10300 |
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Nov 14th, 2011 | Release Date | Apr 30th, 2020 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Comet Lake |
Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
3.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.4 GHz |
130 W | TDP | 65 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |