Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i7-12700K 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 i7-12700K is 3643 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-3960X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700K
- Performs up to 12% better in Assassin's Creed Valhalla than Core i7-3960X - 191 vs 171 FPS
- Up to 26% cheaper than Core i7-3960X - $157.07 vs $211.46
- Up to 34% better value when playing Assassin's Creed Valhalla than Core i7-3960X - $0.91 vs $1.37 per FPS
- Consumes up to 4% less energy than Intel Core i7-3960X - 125 vs 130 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-3960X - 20 vs 12 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3960X doesn't have integrated graphics
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
191
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.91/FPS
100%
Price, €
€174.35
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-12700K | vs | Intel Core i7-3960X |
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Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Nov 14th, 2011 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge E |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
12 | Cores | 6 |
20 | Threads | 12 |
3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
5.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
125 W | TDP | 130 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |