Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900F outperforms the cheaper Core i7-3960X on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-3960X is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-12900F is 3704 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-3960X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3960X
- Up to 30% cheaper than Core i9-12900F - $220.27 vs $316.59
- Up to 18% better value when playing DOOM Eternal than Core i9-12900F - $0.53 vs $0.65 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900F
- Performs up to 17% better in DOOM Eternal than Core i7-3960X - 538 vs 459 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-3960X - 24 vs 12 threads
DOOM Eternal
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Nightmare
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
FPS
459
85%
Value, €/FPS
€0.53/FPS
100%
Price, €
€244.5
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €244.5 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 10884 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
FPS
538
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.65/FPS
81%
Price, €
€351.42
69%
FPS Winner
Buy for €351.42 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 10884 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Nightmare
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-3960X | vs | Intel Core i9-12900F |
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Nov 14th, 2011 | Release Date | Jan 4th, 2022 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i9 |
Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 16 |
12 | Threads | 24 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.4 GHz |
3.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.1 GHz |
130 W | TDP | Not Available |
32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 24.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |