The Core i7-3960X is the comparison's loser – it's a much slower gaming CPU than the Core i3-8100 and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's $159.40 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-3960X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-8100
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Up to 64% cheaper – $89.18 vs $248.58
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 50% less energy – 65 vs 130 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i7-3960X vs Core i3-8100 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-3960X
Nov 14th, 2011
Average FPS
191
95%
Min 1% FPS
134
95%
Price, €
€248.58
35%
Value, €/FPS
€1.3/FPS
34%
Core i3-8100
Oct 5th, 2017
Average FPS
202
100%
Min 1% FPS
141
100%
Price, €
€89.18
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.44/FPS
100%
Core i7-3960X vs Core i3-8100 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-3960X vs Core i3-8100 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-3960X vs Core i3-8100 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
92%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
67%
Core i3-8100
Oct 5th, 2017
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
6 MB
40%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-3960X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-8100 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Nov 14th, 2011 | Release Date | Oct 5th, 2017 |
| $9.90 | MSRP | $1.17 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Sandy Bridge-E | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| 130 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
| 3.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
15 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1600 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2400 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
