Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-14100 outperforms the more expensive Core i7-3960X on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i3-14100 is 4438 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 i3-14100 - 12 vs 8 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-14100
- Performs up to 19% better in Overwatch 2 than Core i7-3960X - 388 vs 326 FPS
- Up to 79% cheaper than Core i7-3960X - CA$221.56 vs CA$1045.69
- Up to 82% better value when playing Overwatch 2 than Core i7-3960X - CA$0.57 vs CA$3.21 per FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3960X doesn't have integrated graphics
Overwatch 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
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In Stock
Updated 89 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024
FPS
388
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.57/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$221.56
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Buy for CA$221.56 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 89 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-3960X | vs | Intel Core i3-14100 |
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Nov 14th, 2011 | Release Date | Jan 8th, 2024 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Raptor Lake |
Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
3.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.7 GHz |
130 W | TDP | Not Available |
32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 35.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |