The Core i7-3960X is the comparison's loser – it's a much slower gaming CPU than the Ryzen 5 2400G and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's $122.89 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-3960X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Ryzen 5 2400G
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Up to 50% cheaper – $121.62 vs $244.51
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 50% less energy – 65 vs 130 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-3960X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i7-3960X vs Ryzen 5 2400G for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-3960X
Nov 14th, 2011
Average FPS
171
96%
Min 1% FPS
115
97%
Price, €
€244.51
49%
Value, €/FPS
€1.42/FPS
48%
Ryzen 5 2400G
Feb 12th, 2018
Average FPS
178
100%
Min 1% FPS
119
100%
Price, €
€121.62
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.68/FPS
100%
Core i7-3960X vs Ryzen 5 2400G 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 Ryzen 5 2400G in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-3960X vs Ryzen 5 2400G 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
55%
Ryzen 5 2400G
Feb 12th, 2018
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
4 MB
27%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-3960X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 5 2400G |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Nov 14th, 2011 | Release Date | Feb 12th, 2018 |
| $990.00 | MSRP | $169.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
| Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Raven Ridge |
| 130 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
| 3.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.9 GHz |
15 MB | L3 Cache | 4 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1600 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2933 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Radeon RX Vega 11 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
