Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12600KF outperforms Core i7-3960X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-12600KF is 3643 days newer than Core i7-3960X.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600KF
- Performs up to 12% better in World of Tanks than Core i7-3960X - 572 vs 511 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 - 16 vs 12 threads
World of Tanks
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
572
100%
Value, £/FPS
£0.29/FPS
100%
Price, £
£150.97
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Buy for £150.97 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 5 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-12600KF | vs | Intel Core i7-3960X |
---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Nov 14th, 2011 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i7 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge E |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
10 | Cores | 6 |
16 | Threads | 12 |
3.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
125 W | TDP | 130 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
37.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |