Key Differences
In short — Core i5-11600 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 i5-11600 is 3410 days newer than Core i7-3960X.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-11600
- Performs up to 49% better in Starfield than Core i7-3960X - 70 vs 47 FPS
- Consumes up to 50% less energy than Intel Core i7-3960X - 65 vs 130 Watts
Starfield
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Single-Core
690
32.51649387370406%
Multi-Core
3358
41.01123595505618%
Intel Core i7-3960X | vs | Intel Core i5-11600 |
---|---|---|
Nov 14th, 2011 | Release Date | Mar 16th, 2021 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Rocket Lake |
Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 6 |
12 | Threads | 12 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.8 GHz |
3.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.8 GHz |
130 W | TDP | 65 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 28.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | No |