Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i7-12700KF 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 i7-12700KF is 3643 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-3960X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700KF
- Performs up to 158% better in Diablo IV than Core i7-3960X - 304 vs 118 FPS
- Up to 71% cheaper than Core i7-3960X - CA$299.95 vs CA$1045.69
- Up to 89% better value when playing Diablo IV than Core i7-3960X - CA$0.99 vs CA$8.86 per FPS
- Consumes up to 4% less energy than Intel Core i7-3960X - 125 vs 130 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-3960X - 20 vs 12 threads
Diablo IV
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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In Stock
Updated 12990 minutes ago
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
304
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.99/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$299.95
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
Updated 12990 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-3960X | vs | Intel Core i7-12700KF |
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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 |