Key Differences
In short — Core i5-4690K 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 i5-4690K is 931 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 i5-4690K - 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-4690K
- Performs up to 4% better in Death Stranding than Core i7-3960X - 224 vs 216 FPS
- Up to 30% cheaper than Core i7-3960X - CA$350.0 vs CA$500.0
- Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i7-3960X - 88 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3960X doesn't have integrated graphics
Death Stranding
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
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Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Desktop • Jun 2nd, 2014
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Single-Core
690
53.613053613053616%
Multi-Core
3358
92.48141007986781%
Intel Core i7-3960X | vs | Intel Core i5-4690K |
---|---|---|
Nov 14th, 2011 | Release Date | Jun 2nd, 2014 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Haswell |
Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
3.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
130 W | TDP | 88 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 35.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4600 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |