Key Differences
In short — Core i9-9960X outperforms Core i7-3930K on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-9960X is 2531 days newer than Core i7-3930K.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-9960X
- Performs up to 6% better in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II than Core i7-3930K - 204 vs 193 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-3930K - 32 vs 12 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3930K
- Consumes up to 21% less energy than Intel Core i9-9960X - 130 vs 165 Watts
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Extreme
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
FPS
193
94%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.51/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$485
100%
Value Winner
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In Stock
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Extreme
Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-9960X | vs | Intel Core i7-3930K |
---|---|---|
Oct 19th, 2018 | Release Date | Nov 14th, 2011 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i7 |
Skylake | Codename | Sandy Bridge E |
Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
16 | Cores | 6 |
32 | Threads | 12 |
3.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
4.4 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
165 W | TDP | 130 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
31.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |