Key Differences
In short — Core i7-8086K 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 i7-8086K is 2395 days newer than Core i7-3960X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-8086K
- Performs up to 8% better in PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds than Core i7-3960X - 301 vs 279 FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3960X doesn't have integrated graphics
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds
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 i7-8086K
Desktop • Jun 5th, 2018
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i7-3960X
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Single-Core
690
41.243275552898986%
Multi-Core
3358
48.15717768535781%
Intel Core i7-3960X | vs | Intel Core i7-8086K |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 14th, 2011 | Release Date | Jun 5th, 2018 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 40th |
| Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 6 | Cores | 6 |
| 12 | Threads | 12 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.0 GHz |
| 3.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
| 130 W | TDP | Not Available |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
| 33.0x | Multiplier | 40.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
