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Core i7-8700K vs Core i7-3960X

Core i7-8700K vs Core i7-3960X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-8700K

3.7 GHz | 6-core

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Intel Core i7-8700K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 3.7GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for CA$314 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 48 minutes ago

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Intel Core i7-3960X

3.3 GHz | 6-core

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Intel Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition Hexa-Core Processor 3.3 GHz 15 MB Cache LGA 2011 - BX80619I73960X

Buy for CA$1,045.69 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 48 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-8700K

3.7 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i7-8700K Logo
Intel Core i7-8700K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 3.7GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for CA$314 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 48 minutes ago

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Intel Core i7-3960X

3.3 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i7-3960X Logo
Intel Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition Hexa-Core Processor 3.3 GHz 15 MB Cache LGA 2011 - BX80619I73960X

Buy for CA$1,045.69 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 48 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i7-8700K 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 i7-8700K is 2152 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-3960X.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-8700K

  • Performs up to 28% better in Far Cry 6 than Core i7-3960X - 127 vs 99 FPS
  • Up to 70% cheaper than Core i7-3960X - CA$314.0 vs CA$1045.69
  • Up to 77% better value when playing Far Cry 6 than Core i7-3960X - CA$2.47 vs CA$10.56 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 27% less energy than Intel Core i7-3960X - 95 vs 130 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3960X doesn't have integrated graphics
This is a free version of Far Cry 6.
Far Cry 6

Far Cry 6

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-8700K Logo
Core i7-8700K

Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017


FPS

127

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$2.47/FPS

100%

Price, CA$

CA$314

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i7-8700K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 3.7GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for CA$314 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 48 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-3960X Logo
Core i7-3960X

Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011


FPS

99

77%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$10.56/FPS

23%

Price, CA$

CA$1045.69

30%

Intel Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition Hexa-Core Processor 3.3 GHz 15 MB Cache LGA 2011 - BX80619I73960X

Buy for CA$1,045.69 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 48 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-8700K Logo
Core i7-8700K

Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017

Intel Core i7-3960X Logo
Core i7-3960X

Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-8700K Logo
Core i7-8700K

Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017


Single-Core

1582

100%

Multi-Core

6443

100%

Intel Core i7-3960X Logo
Core i7-3960X

Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011


Single-Core

690

43%

Multi-Core

3358

52%

Intel Core i7-8700K Logo

Intel Core i7-8700K

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Intel Core i7-3960X

Oct 5th, 2017
Release DateNov 14th, 2011
Core i7CollectionCore i7
Coffee LakeCodenameSandy Bridge E
Intel Socket 1151SocketIntel Socket 2011
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores6
12Threads12
3.7 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.3 GHz
4.7 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed3.9 GHz
95 W
TDP130 W
14 nm
Process Size32 nm
37.0x
Multiplier33.0x
UHD Graphics 630
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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