Key Differences
In short — Ryzen Threadripper 3960X outperforms the cheaper Core i7-7700K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-7700K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Ryzen Threadripper 3960X is 1056 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-7700K.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7700K
- Up to 78% cheaper than Ryzen Threadripper 3960X - CA$359.88 vs CA$1670.0
- Up to 78% better value when playing Red Dead Redemption 2 than Ryzen Threadripper 3960X - CA$2.25 vs CA$10.37 per FPS
- Consumes up to 68% less energy than AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X - 91 vs 280 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
- Performs up to 1% better in Red Dead Redemption 2 than Core i7-7700K - 161 vs 160 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-7700K - 48 vs 8 threads
Red Dead Redemption 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
160
99%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.25/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$359.88
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$359.88 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 4454 minutes ago
Desktop • Nov 25th, 2019
FPS
161
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$10.37/FPS
21%
Price, CA$
CA$1670
21%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$1,670 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 4454 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Desktop • Nov 25th, 2019
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-7700K | vs | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X |
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Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Nov 25th, 2019 |
Core i7 | Collection | Ryzen Threadripper |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Castle Peak |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | AMD Socket TRX4 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 24 |
8 | Threads | 48 |
4.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
4.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.5 GHz |
91 W | TDP | 280 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 7 nm |
42.0x | Multiplier | 38.0x |
HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |