The Core i7-1265U is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-3960X. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i7-1265U
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 88% less energy – 15 vs 130 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i7-3960X
The Core i7-1265U is better in every way
Core i7-1265U vs Core i7-3960X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-1265U
Feb 23rd, 2022
Average FPS
218
100%
Min 1% FPS
150
100%
Price, £
Out of Stock
Value, £/FPS
Not Available
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Core i7-3960X
Nov 14th, 2011
Average FPS
191
88%
Min 1% FPS
134
89%
Price, £
Out of Stock
Value, £/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i7-1265U vs Core i7-3960X in My Games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-1265U vs Core i7-3960X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-1265U vs Core i7-3960X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-1265U
Feb 23rd, 2022
Cores
10-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
80%
Base Frequency
1.8 GHz
55%
Turbo Frequency
4.8 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i7-3960X
Nov 14th, 2011
Cores
6-core
60%
L3 Cache
15 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
81%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
33%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-1265U | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-3960X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Feb 23rd, 2022 | Release Date | Nov 14th, 2011 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $9.90 |
Laptop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel BGA 1744 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
| Alder Lake-U | Codename | Sandy Bridge-E |
15 W | Power Consumption | 130 W |
| Performance | ||
10 | Cores | 6 |
| 12 | Threads | 12 |
| 1.8 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
4.8 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.9 GHz |
| 12 MB | L3 Cache | 15 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
Iris Xe 96EU | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
