Key Differences
In short — Core i7-3960X outperforms Core i7-740QM on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-3960X is 512 days newer than Core i7-740QM.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-740QM
- Consumes up to 65% less energy than Intel Core i7-3960X - 45 vs 130 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3960X
- Performs up to 2% better in Stray than Core i7-740QM - 178 vs 175 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-740QM - 12 vs 8 threads
Stray
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
FPS
178
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$5.87/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$1045.69
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Buy for CA$1,045.69 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 178 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Mobile • Jun 20th, 2010
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-740QM | vs | Intel Core i7-3960X |
---|---|---|
Jun 20th, 2010 | Release Date | Nov 14th, 2011 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Clarksfield | Codename | Sandy Bridge E |
Intel Socket G1 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 6 |
8 | Threads | 12 |
1.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
2.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
45 W | TDP | 130 W |
45 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
13.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |