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In short — Core i5-10600K 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 i5-10600K is 3090 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-3960X.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-10600K
- Performs up to 8% better in F1 22 than Core i7-3960X - 280 vs 259 FPS
- Up to 48% cheaper than Core i7-3960X - CA$258.81 vs CA$500.0
- Consumes up to 27% less energy than Intel Core i7-3960X - 95 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3960X doesn't have integrated graphics
F1 22
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Intel Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition Hexa-Core Processor 3.3 GHz 15 MB Cache LGA 2011 - BX80619I73960X
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Intel Core i5-10600K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.8 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W
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1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
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Core i7-3960X
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Core i5-10600K
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i7-3960X
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Single-Core
690
41.61640530759952%
Multi-Core
3358
49.107926294238084%
Intel Core i7-3960X | vs | Intel Core i5-10600K |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 14th, 2011 | Release Date | Apr 30th, 2020 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Comet Lake |
| Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 6 | Cores | 6 |
| 12 | Threads | 12 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.1 GHz |
| 3.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.8 GHz |
| 130 W | TDP | 95 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
| 33.0x | Multiplier | 41.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
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