Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-10600K 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 i5-10600K is 3090 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-3960X.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-10600K
- Performs up to 11% better in Sons Of The Forest than Core i7-3960X - 104 vs 94 FPS
- Up to 78% cheaper than Core i7-3960X - CA$234.99 vs CA$1045.69
- Up to 80% better value when playing Sons Of The Forest than Core i7-3960X - CA$2.26 vs CA$11.12 per FPS
- Consumes up to 27% less energy than Intel Core i7-3960X - 95 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3960X doesn't have integrated graphics
Sons Of The Forest
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
FPS
104
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.26/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$234.99
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-3960X | vs | Intel Core i5-10600K |
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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 |