The Core i7-3960X is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Phenom II X4 820. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i7-3960X
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Phenom II X4 820
- Consumes up to 27% less energy – 95 vs 130 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-3960X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i7-3960X vs Phenom II X4 820 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-3960X
Nov 14th, 2011
Average FPS
171
100%
Min 1% FPS
115
100%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
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Phenom II X4 820
Sep 1st, 2009
Average FPS
164
96%
Min 1% FPS
111
97%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i7-3960X vs Phenom II X4 820 in My Games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-3960X vs Phenom II X4 820 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-3960X vs Phenom II X4 820 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-3960X
Nov 14th, 2011
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
15 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
100%
Phenom II X4 820
Sep 1st, 2009
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
4 MB
27%
Base Frequency
2.8 GHz
85%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
83%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-3960X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Phenom II X4 820 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Nov 14th, 2011 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2009 |
| $990.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | AMD Socket AM3 |
| Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Deneb |
| 130 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
3.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.8 GHz |
| 3.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
15 MB | L3 Cache | 4 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1600 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1333 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | On certain motherboards (Chipset feature) |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
