Key Differences
In short — Core i7-4750HQ outperforms Core i7-3960X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-4750HQ is 560 days newer than Core i7-3960X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-4750HQ
- Performs up to 6% better in Dota 2 than Core i7-3960X - 187 vs 176 FPS
- Consumes up to 64% less energy than Intel Core i7-3960X - 47 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3960X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3960X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-4750HQ - 12 vs 8 threads
Dota 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Best Looking
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
FPS
176
94%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$5.94/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$1045.69
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$1,045.69 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 153 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Best Looking
Mobile • May 27th, 2013
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-4750HQ | vs | Intel Core i7-3960X |
---|---|---|
May 27th, 2013 | Release Date | Nov 14th, 2011 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Crystal Well | Codename | Sandy Bridge E |
Intel BGA 1364 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 6 |
8 | Threads | 12 |
2.0 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
3.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
47 W | TDP | 130 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
20.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
Intel HD 5200 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |