Key Differences
In short — Core i7-6900K 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 i7-6900K is 1660 days newer than Core i7-3960X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-6900K
- Performs up to 3% better in ARK: Survival Evolved than Core i7-3960X - 121 vs 118 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-3960X - 16 vs 12 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3960X
- Consumes up to 7% less energy than Intel Core i7-6900K - 130 vs 140 Watts
ARK: Survival Evolved
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Core i7-6900K
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
Core i7-3960X
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i7-3960X
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Single-Core
690
55.11182108626198%
Multi-Core
3358
47.17617308232649%
Intel Core i7-6900K | vs | Intel Core i7-3960X |
|---|---|---|
May 31st, 2016 | Release Date | Nov 14th, 2011 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Broadwell-E | Codename | Sandy Bridge E |
| Intel Socket 2011-3 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
8 | Cores | 6 |
16 | Threads | 12 |
| 3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
| 3.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
| 140 W | TDP | 130 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
| 32.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
