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Core i7-3960X vs Ryzen 7 5700G

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

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 304.4 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 15 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

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 154.95 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 16 minutes ago

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 304.4 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 15 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

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 154.95 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 16 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 Ryzen 7 5700G

  • Performs up to 29% better in Grand Theft Auto V than Core i7-3960X - 144 vs 112 FPS
  • Up to 49% cheaper than Core i7-3960X - $139.59 vs $274.23
  • Up to 60% better value when playing Grand Theft Auto V than Core i7-3960X - $1.08 vs $2.72 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
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Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

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

Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011


FPS

112

78%

Value, €/FPS

€2.72/FPS

40%

Price, €

€304.4

50%

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

Buy for 304.4 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 15 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 7 5700G Logo
Ryzen 7 5700G

Desktop • Apr 13th, 2021


FPS

144

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.08/FPS

100%

Price, €

€154.95

100%

FPS and Value Winner

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

Buy for 154.95 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 16 minutes ago

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With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

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

Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011

AMD Ryzen 7 5700G Logo
Ryzen 7 5700G

Desktop • Apr 13th, 2021

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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

Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011


Single-Core

690

35%

Multi-Core

3358

38%

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

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AMD Ryzen 7 5700G Logo

Ryzen 7 5700G

Nov 14th, 2011Release Date
Apr 13th, 2021
Core i7CollectionRyzen 7
Sandy Bridge ECodenameCezanne
Intel Socket 2011SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores
8
12Threads
16
3.3 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.8 GHz
3.9 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.6 GHz
130 WTDP
65 W
32 nmProcess Size
7 nm
33.0xMultiplier
38.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
Radeon Vega 8
YesOverclockableYes

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