Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-7350K 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 i3-7350K is 1877 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-3960X.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-7350K
- Performs up to 5% better in Red Dead Redemption 2 than Core i7-3960X - 159 vs 152 FPS
- Up to 90% cheaper than Core i7-3960X - $25.59 vs $255.92
- Up to 90% better value when playing Red Dead Redemption 2 than Core i7-3960X - $0.18 vs $1.87 per FPS
- Consumes up to 54% less energy than Intel Core i7-3960X - 60 vs 130 Watts
- 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 i3-7350K - 12 vs 4 threads
Red Dead Redemption 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
159
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.18/FPS
100%
Price, €
€28.41
100%
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-7350K | vs | Intel Core i7-3960X |
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Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Nov 14th, 2011 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i7 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge E |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 6 |
4 | Threads | 12 |
4.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
60 W | TDP | 130 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
42.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
Intel HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |