Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-14100F outperforms the more expensive Core i9-7960X on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i3-14100F is 2320 days newer than the more expensive Core i9-7960X.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-7960X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-14100F - 32 vs 8 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-14100F
- Performs up to 5% better in Apex Legends than Core i9-7960X - 295 vs 280 FPS
- Up to 69% cheaper than Core i9-7960X - CA$159.0 vs CA$507.99
- Up to 70% better value when playing Apex Legends than Core i9-7960X - CA$0.54 vs CA$1.81 per FPS
Apex Legends
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Buy for CA$507.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 101 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024
FPS
295
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.54/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$159
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Buy for CA$159 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 101 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2017
Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-7960X | vs | Intel Core i3-14100F |
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Sep 1st, 2017 | Release Date | Jan 8th, 2024 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i3 |
Skylake | Codename | Raptor Lake |
Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
16 | Cores | 4 |
32 | Threads | 8 |
2.8 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
4.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.7 GHz |
165 W | TDP | Not Available |
14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
28.0x | Multiplier | 35.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | No |