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Core i7-11700K vs Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

Core i7-11700K vs Ryzen Threadripper 3960X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i7-11700K

3.6 GHz | 8-core

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Intel Core i7-11700K Processor 3.6 GHz 16 MB Smart Cache Core, W126170357 (GHz 16 MB Smart Cache Core i7-11700K, 11th gen Intel© CoreT i7, LGA 1200 (Socket H5), PC/Thin)

Buy for 229.09 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 202 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

3.8 GHz | 24-core

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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960x (24 Kerne, Turbo Boost mit bis zu 4.5GHz, 280W), Medium

Buy for 1,506.42 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 202 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-11700K

3.6 GHz | 8-core

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Intel Core i7-11700K Processor 3.6 GHz 16 MB Smart Cache Core, W126170357 (GHz 16 MB Smart Cache Core i7-11700K, 11th gen Intel© CoreT i7, LGA 1200 (Socket H5), PC/Thin)

Buy for 229.09 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 202 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

3.8 GHz | 24-core

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X Logo
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960x (24 Kerne, Turbo Boost mit bis zu 4.5GHz, 280W), Medium

Buy for 1,506.42 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 202 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Ryzen Threadripper 3960X outperforms the cheaper Core i7-11700K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-11700K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Ryzen Threadripper 3960X is 477 days older than the cheaper Core i7-11700K.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-11700K

  • Up to 85% cheaper than Ryzen Threadripper 3960X - €229.09 vs €1506.42
  • Up to 84% better value when playing Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition than Ryzen Threadripper 3960X - €0.96 vs €5.86 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 55% less energy than AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X - 125 vs 280 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

  • Performs up to 8% better in Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition than Core i7-11700K - 257 vs 238 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-11700K - 48 vs 16 threads
This is a free version of Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition.
Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition

Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Highest

Intel Core i7-11700K Logo
Core i7-11700K

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021


FPS

238

92%

Value, €/FPS

€0.96/FPS

100%

Price, €

€229.09

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i7-11700K Processor 3.6 GHz 16 MB Smart Cache Core, W126170357 (GHz 16 MB Smart Cache Core i7-11700K, 11th gen Intel© CoreT i7, LGA 1200 (Socket H5), PC/Thin)

Buy for 229.09 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 202 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X Logo
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

Desktop • Nov 25th, 2019


FPS

257

100%

Value, €/FPS

€5.86/FPS

16%

Price, €

€1506.42

15%

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960x (24 Kerne, Turbo Boost mit bis zu 4.5GHz, 280W), Medium

Buy for 1,506.42 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 202 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Highest

Intel Core i7-11700K Logo
Core i7-11700K

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X Logo
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

Desktop • Nov 25th, 2019

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-11700K Logo
Core i7-11700K

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021


Single-Core

2219

100%

Multi-Core

9806

73%

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X Logo
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

Desktop • Nov 25th, 2019


Single-Core

1667

75%

Multi-Core

13317

100%

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Intel Core i7-11700K

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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

Mar 16th, 2021
Release DateNov 25th, 2019
Core i7CollectionRyzen Threadripper
Rocket LakeCodenameCastle Peak
Intel Socket 1200SocketAMD Socket TRX4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
8Cores
24
16Threads
48
3.6 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.8 GHz
5.0 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.5 GHz
125 W
TDP280 W
14 nmProcess Size
7 nm
36.0xMultiplier
38.0x
UHD Graphics 750
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

Builds Using Core i7-11700K or Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition, 1920 x 1080, Highest

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