Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-12400 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 i5-12400 is 3704 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-3960X.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12400
- Performs up to 11% better in Mass Effect: Andromeda than Core i7-3960X - 230 vs 208 FPS
- Up to 57% cheaper than Core i7-3960X - $106.73 vs $247.05
- Up to 61% better value when playing Mass Effect: Andromeda than Core i7-3960X - $0.52 vs $1.32 per FPS
- Consumes up to 50% less energy than Intel Core i7-3960X - 65 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3960X doesn't have integrated graphics
Mass Effect: Andromeda
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
FPS
230
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.52/FPS
100%
Price, €
€118.47
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-12400 | vs | Intel Core i7-3960X |
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Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Nov 14th, 2011 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i7 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge E |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 6 |
12 | Threads | 12 |
2.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
4.4 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 130 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
25.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
UHD Graphics 730 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |