The Core i7-3960X is a low-tier desktop gaming CPU released on Nov 14, 2011. It's currently in stock for $240.95, so it's a lower value for money.
| Nov 14th, 2011 | $990.00 | 130 W | 6/12 | 3.3 GHz | 3.9 GHz |
| Release Date | MSRP | TDP | Cores/Threads | Base | Turbo |
|---|
Core i7-3960X Specifications
The CPU's core specifications
The CPU's core specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Release Date | Nov 14th, 2011 |
| MSRP | $990.00 |
| Segment | Desktop |
| Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
| Codename | Sandy Bridge E |
| Power Consumption | 130 W |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Cores | 6 |
| Threads | 12 |
| Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
| Turbo Frequency | 3.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 15 MB |
| Other Features | |
|---|---|
| RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| Integrated GPU | No |
| Overclockable | Yes |
Core i7-3960X in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
Ultra
1920x1080
+2
Average FPS
Min 1% FPS
Very High
1920x1080
Average FPS
Min 1% FPS
Very High
1920x1080
+2
Average FPS
Min 1% FPS
High
1920x1080
+1
Average FPS
Min 1% FPS
Epic
1920x1080
+4
Average FPS
Min 1% FPS
Add a Game
Select Settings
Core i7-3960X Alternatives
Users also choose these CPUs
Users also choose these CPUs
We did not find any alternatives, seems like this is the best option.
Core i7-3960X vs Other CPUs
The most compared CPUs against the Core i7-3960X
The most compared CPUs against the Core i7-3960X
Core i7-3960X
€240.95
vs
Ryzen 5 7600X
€187.38
Core i7-3960X
€240.95
vs
Ryzen 7 7700X
€243.88
Core i7-3960X
€240.95
vs
Ryzen 7 5800X
€156.31
Core i7-3960X
€240.95
vs
Ryzen 5 7600
€166.65
Core i7-3960X
€240.95
vs
Core i7-14700KF
€265.77
Core i7-3960X
€240.95
vs
Core i7-12700K
€186.32
Core i7-3960X
€240.95
vs
Ryzen 9 7900X
€322.14
Core i7-3960X
€240.95
vs
Core i7-12700KF
€169.32
Core i7-3960X
€240.95
vs
Ryzen 9 5900X
€234.19
Core i7-3960X
€240.95
vs
Ryzen 9 5950X
€304.41
CPUs Compared for Gaming
Add a CPU
Click to Select a CPU
vs
Add a CPU
Click to Select a CPU
Found 1155 CPUs
Popularity
Core i7-12700
8 Cores @ 2.1 GHz
€241.44
Ryzen 7 3800X
8 Cores @ 3.9 GHz
€180.17
Core i7-7700K
4 Cores @ 4.2 GHz
€206.31
Core i7-3770
4 Cores @ 3.4 GHz
€71.17
Core i7-13700
16 Cores @ 2.1 GHz
€288.26
Core i9-9900KF
8 Cores @ 3.6 GHz
€269.37
Core i7-4790
4 Cores @ 3.6 GHz
€95.22
Core i9-11900KF
8 Cores @ 3.5 GHz
€296.39
Core i7-7700
4 Cores @ 3.6 GHz
€80.86
Ryzen 3 4100
4 Cores @ 3.8 GHz
€62.39
Core i5-10400
6 Cores @ 2.9 GHz
€117.11
Core i3-14100F
4 Cores @ 3.5 GHz
€76.58