Key Differences
In short — Core i7-9700F 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 i7-9700F is 2717 days newer than Core i7-3960X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3960X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-9700F - 12 vs 8 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i7-9700F
- Performs up to 5% better in Forza Horizon 5 than Core i7-3960X - 173 vs 165 FPS
- Consumes up to 50% less energy than Intel Core i7-3960X - 65 vs 130 Watts
Forza Horizon 5
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Max
Desktop • Apr 23rd, 2019
FPS
173
100%
Value, €/FPS
€3.27/FPS
100%
Price, €
€566.5
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Max
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Desktop • Apr 23rd, 2019
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-3960X | vs | Intel Core i7-9700F |
---|---|---|
Nov 14th, 2011 | Release Date | Apr 23rd, 2019 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Coffee Lake |
Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 8 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.0 GHz |
3.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.7 GHz |
130 W | TDP | 65 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 30.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | No |