Key Differences
In short — Core i7-10870H 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 i7-10870H is 3230 days newer than Core i7-3960X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-10870H
- Performs up to 11% better in Far Cry 5 than Core i7-3960X - 210 vs 190 FPS
- Consumes up to 65% less energy than Intel Core i7-3960X - 45 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3960X doesn't have integrated graphics
Far Cry 5
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i7-10870H
Mobile • Sep 17th, 2020
Core i7-3960X
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-10870H | vs | Intel Core i7-3960X |
|---|---|---|
Sep 17th, 2020 | Release Date | Nov 14th, 2011 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Comet Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge E |
| Intel BGA 1440 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
8 | Cores | 6 |
16 | Threads | 12 |
| 2.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
5.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
45 W | TDP | 130 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
| 22.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
UHD Graphics | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
