Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900KS 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 i9-12900KS is 3795 days newer than Core i7-3960X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3960X
- Consumes up to 13% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900KS - 130 vs 150 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900KS
- Performs up to 12% better in Dead Space than Core i7-3960X - 164 vs 146 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-3960X - 24 vs 12 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3960X doesn't have integrated graphics
Dead Space
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Desktop • Apr 5th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Single-Core
690
25.63150074294205%
Multi-Core
3358
20.69900758182827%
Intel Core i7-3960X | vs | Intel Core i9-12900KS |
---|---|---|
Nov 14th, 2011 | Release Date | Apr 5th, 2022 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i9 |
Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 16 |
12 | Threads | 24 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
3.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.2 GHz |
130 W | TDP | 150 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |