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Ryzen 7 5700G vs Core i7-3960X

Ryzen 7 5700G vs Core i7-3960X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 7 5700G

3.8 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 5700G Logo
AMD Ryzen 7 5700G 8-Core, 16-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Radeon Graphics

Buy for 131.49 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 42 minutes ago

vs

Intel Core i7-3960X

3.3 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i7-3960X Logo
Intel Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition Hexa-Core Processor 3.3 GHz 15 MB Cache LGA 2011 - BX80619I73960X

Buy for 274.23 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 41 minutes ago

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 7 5700G

3.8 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 5700G Logo
AMD Ryzen 7 5700G 8-Core, 16-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Radeon Graphics

Buy for 131.49 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 42 minutes ago

vs

Intel Core i7-3960X

3.3 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i7-3960X Logo
Intel Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition Hexa-Core Processor 3.3 GHz 15 MB Cache LGA 2011 - BX80619I73960X

Buy for 274.23 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 41 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 7 5700G outperforms the more expensive Core i7-3960X on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Ryzen 7 5700G is 3438 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-3960X.

Advantages of AMD Ryzen 7 5700G

  • Performs up to 10% better in Valheim than Core i7-3960X - 211 vs 192 FPS
  • Up to 52% cheaper than Core i7-3960X - $118.46 vs $247.05
  • Up to 57% better value when playing Valheim than Core i7-3960X - $0.62 vs $1.43 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 50% less energy than Intel Core i7-3960X - 65 vs 130 Watts
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-3960X - 16 vs 12 threads
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3960X doesn't have integrated graphics
This is a free version of Valheim.
Valheim

Valheim

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Highest

AMD Ryzen 7 5700G Logo
Ryzen 7 5700G

Desktop • Apr 13th, 2021


FPS

211

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.62/FPS

100%

Price, €

€131.49

100%

FPS and Value Winner

AMD Ryzen 7 5700G 8-Core, 16-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Radeon Graphics

Buy for 131.49 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 42 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-3960X Logo
Core i7-3960X

Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011


FPS

192

91%

Value, €/FPS

€1.43/FPS

43%

Price, €

€274.23

47%

Intel Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition Hexa-Core Processor 3.3 GHz 15 MB Cache LGA 2011 - BX80619I73960X

Buy for 274.23 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 41 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Highest

AMD Ryzen 7 5700G Logo
Ryzen 7 5700G

Desktop • Apr 13th, 2021

Intel Core i7-3960X Logo
Core i7-3960X

Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

AMD Ryzen 7 5700G Logo
Ryzen 7 5700G

Desktop • Apr 13th, 2021


Single-Core

1983

100%

Multi-Core

8740

100%

Intel Core i7-3960X Logo
Core i7-3960X

Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011


Single-Core

690

35%

Multi-Core

3358

38%

Apr 13th, 2021
Release DateNov 14th, 2011
Ryzen 7CollectionCore i7
CezanneCodenameSandy Bridge E
AMD Socket AM4SocketIntel Socket 2011
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
8
Cores6
16
Threads12
3.8 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.3 GHz
4.6 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed3.9 GHz
65 W
TDP130 W
7 nm
Process Size32 nm
38.0x
Multiplier33.0x
Radeon Vega 8
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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