Key Differences
In short — Core i7-4800MQ 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 i7-4800MQ is 532 days newer than Core i7-3960X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3960X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-4800MQ - 12 vs 8 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i7-4800MQ
- Performs up to 2% better in God of War than Core i7-3960X - 169 vs 165 FPS
- Consumes up to 64% less energy than Intel Core i7-3960X - 47 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3960X doesn't have integrated graphics
God of War
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i7-3960X
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Core i7-4800MQ
Mobile • Apr 29th, 2013
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-3960X | vs | Intel Core i7-4800MQ |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 14th, 2011 | Release Date | Apr 29th, 2013 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Haswell |
| Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket G3 |
Desktop | Segment | Mobile |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.7 GHz |
3.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
| 130 W | TDP | 47 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 27.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4600 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
