Key Differences
In short — Core i5-9600KF 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 i5-9600KF is 2612 days newer than Core i7-3960X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3960X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-9600KF - 12 vs 6 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-9600KF
- Performs up to 42% better in Assassin's Creed Mirage than Core i7-3960X - 108 vs 76 FPS
- Consumes up to 27% less energy than Intel Core i7-3960X - 95 vs 130 Watts
Assassin's Creed Mirage
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Core i7-3960X
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Core i5-9600KF
Desktop • Jan 8th, 2019
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i7-3960X
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Single-Core
690
43.47826086956522%
Multi-Core
3358
58.84002102680918%
Intel Core i7-3960X | vs | Intel Core i5-9600KF |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 14th, 2011 | Release Date | Jan 8th, 2019 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 6 | Cores | 6 |
12 | Threads | 6 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
| 3.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.6 GHz |
| 130 W | TDP | 95 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
| 33.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
