The Core i7-3960X is the comparison's loser – it's at least 2x slower gaming CPU than the Core i3-13100 and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's $133.06 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-3960X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-13100
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Up to 55% cheaper – $108.11 vs $241.17
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 54% less energy – 60 vs 130 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-3960X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i7-3960X vs Core i3-13100 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-3960X
Nov 14th, 2011
Average FPS
171
84%
Min 1% FPS
115
85%
Price, €
€241.17
44%
Value, €/FPS
€1.41/FPS
37%
Core i3-13100
Jan 4th, 2023
Average FPS
204
100%
Min 1% FPS
135
100%
Price, €
€108.11
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.52/FPS
100%
Core i7-3960X vs Core i3-13100 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-3960X vs Core i3-13100 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-3960X vs Core i3-13100 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-3960X
Nov 14th, 2011
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
15 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
87%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
33%
Core i3-13100
Jan 4th, 2023
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
12 MB
80%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-3960X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-13100 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Nov 14th, 2011 | Release Date | Jan 4th, 2023 |
| $990.00 | MSRP | $134.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Raptor Lake |
| 130 W | Power Consumption | 60 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
| 3.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.5 GHz |
15 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1600 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
