Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-14100 outperforms the more expensive Core i7-3960X on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i3-14100 is 4438 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-3960X.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-14100
- Performs up to 28% better in Total War: WARHAMMER III than Core i7-3960X - 201 vs 157 FPS
- Up to 59% cheaper than Core i7-3960X - $103.76 vs $255.92
- Up to 69% better value when playing Total War: WARHAMMER III than Core i7-3960X - $0.57 vs $1.81 per FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3960X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3960X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-14100 - 12 vs 8 threads
Total War: WARHAMMER III
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024
FPS
201
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.57/FPS
100%
Price, €
€115.17
100%
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-14100 | vs | Intel Core i7-3960X |
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Jan 8th, 2024 | Release Date | Nov 14th, 2011 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i7 |
Raptor Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge E |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 6 |
8 | Threads | 12 |
3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
4.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
Not Available | TDP | 130 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
35.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
UHD Graphics 730 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |