Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-8100 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 i3-8100 is 2152 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 i3-8100 - 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-8100
- Performs up to 10% better in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor than Core i7-3960X - 124 vs 113 FPS
- Up to 86% cheaper than Core i7-3960X - CA$145.0 vs CA$1045.69
- Up to 87% better value when playing Star Wars Jedi: Survivor than Core i7-3960X - CA$1.17 vs CA$9.25 per FPS
- Consumes up to 50% less energy than Intel Core i7-3960X - 65 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3960X doesn't have integrated graphics
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
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Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017
FPS
124
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.17/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$145
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-3960X | vs | Intel Core i3-8100 |
---|---|---|
Nov 14th, 2011 | Release Date | Oct 5th, 2017 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Coffee Lake |
Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
3.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
130 W | TDP | 65 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |