Key Differences
In short — Core i7-6700K 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 i7-6700K is 1356 days newer than Core i7-3960X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-6700K
- Performs up to 6% better in Apex Legends than Core i7-3960X - 279 vs 264 FPS
- Consumes up to 30% less energy than Intel Core i7-3960X - 91 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3960X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3960X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-6700K - 12 vs 8 threads
Apex Legends
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Aug 1st, 2015
FPS
279
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.85/FPS
100%
Price, €
€237.87
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Buy for €237.87 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 40 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Aug 1st, 2015
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-6700K | vs | Intel Core i7-3960X |
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Aug 1st, 2015 | Release Date | Nov 14th, 2011 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Skylake | Codename | Sandy Bridge E |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 6 |
8 | Threads | 12 |
4.0 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
4.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
91 W | TDP | 130 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
40.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
HD Graphics 530 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |