Key Differences
In short — Core i7-11700K 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 i7-11700K is 3410 days newer than Core i7-3960X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-11700K
- Performs up to 22% better in Far Cry 5 than Core i7-3960X - 232 vs 190 FPS
- Consumes up to 4% less energy than Intel Core i7-3960X - 125 vs 130 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-3960X - 16 vs 12 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3960X doesn't have integrated graphics
Far Cry 5
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Buy for €329.98 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 74 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
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
31.095087877422262%
Multi-Core
3358
34.24434019987763%
Intel Core i7-3960X | vs | Intel Core i7-11700K |
---|---|---|
Nov 14th, 2011 | Release Date | Mar 16th, 2021 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Rocket Lake |
Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 8 |
12 | Threads | 16 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
3.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.0 GHz |
130 W | TDP | 125 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 750 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |