Key Differences
In short — Core i3-9100F outperforms Core i7-3960X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-9100F is 2717 days newer than Core i7-3960X.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-9100F
- Performs up to 23% better in Starfield than Core i7-3960X - 58 vs 47 FPS
- Consumes up to 50% less energy than Intel Core i7-3960X - 65 vs 130 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3960X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-9100F - 12 vs 4 threads
Starfield
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i3-9100F
Desktop • Apr 23rd, 2019
Core i7-3960X
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-9100F | vs | Intel Core i7-3960X |
|---|---|---|
Apr 23rd, 2019 | Release Date | Nov 14th, 2011 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge E |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 6 |
| 4 | Threads | 12 |
3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
4.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 130 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
