Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i9-10900K 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 i9-10900K is 3090 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-3960X.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-10900K
- Performs up to 4% better in Metro Exodus than Core i7-3960X - 146 vs 140 FPS
- Up to 33% cheaper than Core i7-3960X - CA$699.84 vs CA$1045.69
- Up to 36% better value when playing Metro Exodus than Core i7-3960X - CA$4.79 vs CA$7.47 per FPS
- Consumes up to 4% less energy than Intel Core i7-3960X - 125 vs 130 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-3960X - 20 vs 12 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3960X doesn't have integrated graphics
Metro Exodus
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Extreme
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Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
FPS
146
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$4.79/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$699.84
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Extreme
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-3960X | vs | Intel Core i9-10900K |
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Nov 14th, 2011 | Release Date | Apr 30th, 2020 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i9 |
Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Comet Lake |
Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 10 |
12 | Threads | 20 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
3.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.3 GHz |
130 W | TDP | 125 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |