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Core i7-3960X vs Core i5-10600KF

Core i7-3960X vs Core i5-10600KF: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i7-3960X

3.3 GHz | 6-core

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Intel Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition Hexa-Core Processor 3.3 GHz 15 MB Cache LGA 2011 - BX80619I73960X

Buy for CA$1,045.69 on Amazon

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Intel Core i5-10600KF

4.1 GHz | 6-core

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Intel® Core™ i5-10600KF Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.8 GHz Unlocked Without Processor Graphics LGA 1200 (Intel® 400 Series chipset) 125W

Buy for CA$218.48 on Amazon

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Updated 31 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-3960X

3.3 GHz | 6-core

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Intel Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition Hexa-Core Processor 3.3 GHz 15 MB Cache LGA 2011 - BX80619I73960X

Buy for CA$1,045.69 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 31 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-10600KF

4.1 GHz | 6-core

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Intel® Core™ i5-10600KF Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.8 GHz Unlocked Without Processor Graphics LGA 1200 (Intel® 400 Series chipset) 125W

Buy for CA$218.48 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 31 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-10600KF 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 i5-10600KF is 3090 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-3960X.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-10600KF

  • Performs up to 27% better in Rust than Core i7-3960X - 208 vs 164 FPS
  • Up to 79% cheaper than Core i7-3960X - CA$218.48 vs CA$1045.69
  • Up to 84% better value when playing Rust than Core i7-3960X - CA$1.05 vs CA$6.38 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 4% less energy than Intel Core i7-3960X - 125 vs 130 Watts
This is a free version of Rust.
Rust

Rust

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i7-3960X Logo
Core i7-3960X

Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011


FPS

164

78%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$6.38/FPS

16%

Price, CA$

CA$1045.69

20%

Intel Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition Hexa-Core Processor 3.3 GHz 15 MB Cache LGA 2011 - BX80619I73960X

Buy for CA$1,045.69 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 31 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-10600KF Logo
Core i5-10600KF

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


FPS

208

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$1.05/FPS

100%

Price, CA$

CA$218.48

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel® Core™ i5-10600KF Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.8 GHz Unlocked Without Processor Graphics LGA 1200 (Intel® 400 Series chipset) 125W

Buy for CA$218.48 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 31 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i7-3960X Logo
Core i7-3960X

Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011

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Core i5-10600KF

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-3960X Logo
Core i7-3960X

Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011


Single-Core

690

40%

Multi-Core

3358

49%

Intel Core i5-10600KF Logo
Core i5-10600KF

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


Single-Core

1686

100%

Multi-Core

6819

100%

Intel Core i7-3960X Logo

Intel Core i7-3960X

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Intel Core i5-10600KF

Nov 14th, 2011Release Date
Apr 30th, 2020
Core i7CollectionCore i5
Sandy Bridge ECodenameComet Lake
Intel Socket 2011SocketIntel Socket 1200
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores6
12Threads12
3.3 GHzBase Clock Speed
4.1 GHz
3.9 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.8 GHz
130 WTDP
125 W
32 nmProcess Size
14 nm
33.0xMultiplier
41.0x
NoneIntegrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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