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  • Core i7-3960X vs Core i7-4790T
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The Core i7-3960X is a much slower gaming CPU than the Core i7-4790T. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

Advantages of the Core i7-3960X

  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 8 threads

Advantages of the Core i7-4790T

  • At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
  • Consumes up to 65% less energy – 45 vs 130 Watts
  • Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics

Core i7-3960X vs Core i7-4790T

The CPU's performance in selected game and settings

Intel Core i7-3960X Logo

Core i7-3960X

Nov 14th, 2011


Average FPS

186

94%

Min 1% FPS

128

94%

Price, £

Out of Stock

Value, £/FPS

Not Available


All items are out of stock.

Intel Core i7-4790T Logo

Core i7-4790T

May 1st, 2014


Average FPS

198

100%

Min 1% FPS

136

100%

Price, £

Out of Stock

Value, £/FPS

Not Available


All items are out of stock.

Core i7-3960X vs Core i7-4790T 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

Intel Core i7-3960X Logo

Core i7-3960X

Nov 14th, 2011

Intel Core i7-4790T Logo

Core i7-4790T

May 1st, 2014

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Synthetic Benchmarks

The Core i7-3960X vs Core i7-4790T in synthetic CPU benchmarks

Intel Core i7-3960X Logo

Core i7-3960X

Nov 14th, 2011


Geekbench 6 Single-Core

681

55%

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

3297

90%

Intel Core i7-4790T Logo

Core i7-4790T

May 1st, 2014


Geekbench 6 Single-Core

1235

100%

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

3648

100%

Performance Specifications

The Core i7-3960X vs Core i7-4790T in core CPU performance specifications

Intel Core i7-3960X Logo

Core i7-3960X

Nov 14th, 2011


Cores

6-core

100%

L3 Cache

15 MB

100%


Base Frequency

3.3 GHz

100%

Turbo Frequency

3.9 GHz

100%

Max. DDR3 RAM Speed

1600 MHz

100%

Intel Core i7-4790T Logo

Core i7-4790T

May 1st, 2014


Cores

4-core

67%

L3 Cache

8 MB

53%


Base Frequency

2.7 GHz

82%

Turbo Frequency

3.9 GHz

100%

Max. DDR3 RAM Speed

1600 MHz

100%

Specifications

Comparison of all specifications

Intel Core i7-3960X Logo

Core i7-3960X

Specifications

Comparison of all specifications

Intel Core i7-4790T Logo

Core i7-4790T

General
Nov 14th, 2011Release Date
May 1st, 2014
$990.00MSRPNot Available
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
Intel Socket 2011SocketIntel Socket 1150
Sandy Bridge-ECodenameHaswell
130 WPower Consumption
45 W
Performance
6
Cores4
12
Threads8
3.3 GHz
Base Frequency2.7 GHz
3.9 GHzTurbo Frequency3.9 GHz
15 MB
L3 Cache8 MB
Other Features
DDR3 @ 1600 MHzRAMDDR3 @ 1600 MHz
NoIntegrated Graphics
Intel HD 4600
Yes
OverclockableNo

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