The Core i7-6850K is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-3960X and it's also a much better value for money, as it's $161.85 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i7-6850K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Up to 72% cheaper – $62.16 vs $224.01
- A much better value for money for gaming
Advantages of the Core i7-3960X
- Consumes up to 7% less energy – 130 vs 140 Watts
Core i7-6850K vs Core i7-3960X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-6850K
May 31st, 2016
Average FPS
183
100%
Min 1% FPS
122
100%
Price, €
€62.16
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.33/FPS
100%
Core i7-3960X
Nov 14th, 2011
Average FPS
171
93%
Min 1% FPS
115
94%
Price, €
€224.01
27%
Value, €/FPS
€1.31/FPS
25%
Core i7-6850K vs Core i7-3960X 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 i7-6850K vs Core i7-3960X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-6850K vs Core i7-3960X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-6850K
May 31st, 2016
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
15 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.8 GHz
97%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
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%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-6850K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-3960X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
May 31st, 2016 | Release Date | Nov 14th, 2011 |
$617.00 | MSRP | $990.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2011-3 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
| Broadwell E | Codename | Sandy Bridge E |
| 140 W | Power Consumption | 130 W |
| Performance | ||
| 6 | Cores | 6 |
| 12 | Threads | 12 |
3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
| 3.8 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.9 GHz |
| 15 MB | L3 Cache | 15 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
