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Key Differences
In short — Core i7-12700KF 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 i7-12700KF is 3643 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-3960X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700KF
- Performs up to 24% better in FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i7-3960X - 284 vs 229 FPS
- Up to 47% cheaper than Core i7-3960X - CA$265.45 vs CA$500.0
- Consumes up to 4% less energy than Intel Core i7-3960X - 125 vs 130 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-3960X - 20 vs 12 threads
FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker
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1920 x 1080
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Maximum
Intel Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition Hexa-Core Processor 3.3 GHz 15 MB Cache LGA 2011 - BX80619I73960X
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Intel Core i7-12700KF Desktop Processor 12 (8P+4E) Cores up to 5.0 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W
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TOP 5 Games
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Core i7-3960X
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Core i7-12700KF
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i7-3960X
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Single-Core
690
27.315914489311165%
Multi-Core
3358
24.78411690899697%
Intel Core i7-3960X | vs | Intel Core i7-12700KF |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 14th, 2011 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 6 | Cores | 12 |
| 12 | Threads | 20 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
| 3.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.0 GHz |
| 130 W | TDP | 125 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
| 33.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
Builds Using Core i7-3960X or Core i7-12700KF
FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker, 1920 x 1080, Maximum
196 FPS
CA$13.45/FPS
GeForce RTX 3080
Core i7-12700KF
16 GB, 2 TB HDD
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