Key Differences
In short — Core i5-10400 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 i5-10400 is 3090 days newer than Core i7-3960X.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-10400
- Performs up to 7% better in F1 22 than Core i7-3960X - 276 vs 259 FPS
- Consumes up to 50% less energy than Intel Core i7-3960X - 65 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3960X doesn't have integrated graphics
F1 22
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
FPS
276
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.39/FPS
100%
Price, €
€108.52
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
Updated 178 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-10400 | vs | Intel Core i7-3960X |
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Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Nov 14th, 2011 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i7 |
Comet Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge E |
Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 6 |
12 | Threads | 12 |
2.9 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
4.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 130 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
29.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |