The Core i7-3960X is a low-tier desktop gaming CPU released on Nov 14, 2011. It's currently in stock for $564.11, so it's a lower value for money.
| Nov 14th, 2011 | $990.00 | 130 W | 6/12 | 3.3 GHz | 3.9 GHz |
| Release Date | MSRP | TDP | Cores/Threads | Base | Turbo |
|---|
Core i7-3960X Specifications
The CPU's core specifications
The CPU's core specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Release Date | Nov 14th, 2011 |
| MSRP | $990.00 |
| Segment | Desktop |
| Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
| Codename | Sandy Bridge E |
| Power Consumption | 130 W |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Cores | 6 |
| Threads | 12 |
| Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
| Turbo Frequency | 3.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 15 MB |
| Other Features | |
|---|---|
| RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| Integrated GPU | No |
| Overclockable | Yes |
Core i7-3960X in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
Add a Game
Select Settings
Core i7-3960X Alternatives
Users also choose these CPUs
Users also choose these CPUs
215 FPS+26%
CA$2.92/FPS
Buy on Amazon
CA$629.00
In Stock
+12% more
220 FPS+29%
CA$2.24/FPS
Buy on Amazon
CA$492.80
In Stock
-13% cheaper
203 FPS+19%
CA$2.4/FPS
Buy on Amazon
CA$488.98
In Stock
-13% cheaper
223 FPS+30%
CA$2.91/FPS
Buy on Amazon
CA$648.98
In Stock
+15% more
207 FPS+21%
CA$2.53/FPS
Buy on Amazon
CA$523.98
In Stock
-7% cheaper
219 FPS+28%
CA$2.93/FPS
Buy on Amazon
CA$643.40
In Stock
+14% more
214 FPS+25%
CA$2.25/FPS
Buy on Amazon
CA$482.42
In Stock
-14% cheaper
192 FPS+12%
CA$2.54/FPS
Buy on Amazon
CA$488.88
In Stock
-13% cheaper
192 FPS+12%
CA$3.25/FPS
Buy on Amazon
CA$625.00
In Stock
+11% more
192 FPS+12%
CA$2.83/FPS
Buy on Amazon
CA$545.00
In Stock
-3% cheaper
Core i7-3960X vs Other CPUs
The most compared CPUs against the Core i7-3960X
The most compared CPUs against the Core i7-3960X
Core i7-3960X
CA$564.11
vs
Ryzen 7 7800X3D
CA$629.00
Core i7-3960X
CA$564.11
vs
Ryzen 9 7900X
CA$492.80
Core i7-3960X
CA$564.11
vs
Ryzen 9 5950X
CA$488.98
Core i7-3960X
CA$564.11
vs
Core i9-14900KF
CA$648.98
Core i7-3960X
CA$564.11
vs
Core i9-11900K
CA$523.98
Core i7-3960X
CA$564.11
vs
Core i9-13900KF
CA$643.40
Core i7-3960X
CA$564.11
vs
Core i7-13700F
CA$482.42
Core i7-3960X
CA$564.11
vs
Core i9-9900KF
CA$488.88
Core i7-3960X
CA$564.11
vs
Core i9-9900K
CA$625.00
Core i7-3960X
CA$564.11
vs
Ryzen 9 3900X
CA$545.00
CPUs / Processors
Search and filter for CPUs. Click on a CPU to view stock, specifications, and calculate the game's FPS performance. Compare CPUs in games.
CPUs Compared for Gaming
Add a CPU
vs
Add a CPU
Found 1155 CPUs
Popularity
Processor
Performance
Price
Value
Core i7-6850K
6 Cores @ 3.6 GHz
CA$219.22
Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0
Ryzen 3 2200G
4 Cores @ 3.5 GHz
CA$71.28
Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0
Core i5-8500
6 Cores @ 3 GHz
CA$202.66
Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0
Core i5-9600KF
6 Cores @ 3.7 GHz
CA$240.00
Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0
Ryzen 7 1700
8 Cores @ 3 GHz
CA$107.47
Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0
Athlon 3000G
2 Cores @ 3.5 GHz
Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
16 Cores @ 3.9 GHz
CA$1,875.00
Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0
Core i9-9900X
10 Cores @ 3.5 GHz
Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0
Core i7-6700K
4 Cores @ 4 GHz
CA$245.00
Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0
Core i7-9700KF
8 Cores @ 3.6 GHz
CA$344.88
Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0
Core i7-870
4 Cores @ 2.93 GHz
Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0
Core i9-7920X
12 Cores @ 2.9 GHz
Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0