Key Differences
In short — Core i3-4150 outperforms Core i7-4960X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-4150 is 240 days newer than Core i7-4960X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-4960X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-4150 - 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-4150
- Performs up to 6% better in Far Cry 3 than Core i7-4960X - 132 vs 125 FPS
- Consumes up to 58% less energy than Intel Core i7-4960X - 54 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-4960X doesn't have integrated graphics
Far Cry 3
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
FPS
132
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.6/FPS
100%
Price, €
€78.99
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2013
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-4960X | vs | Intel Core i3-4150 |
---|---|---|
Sep 3rd, 2013 | Release Date | May 1st, 2014 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
Ivy Bridge E | Codename | Haswell |
Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 2 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
4.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
130 W | TDP | 54 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 25.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4400 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |