Key Differences
In short — Core i3-8300 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 i3-8300 is 2284 days newer than Core i7-3960X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3960X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-8300 - 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-8300
- Performs up to 3% better in Stray than Core i7-3960X - 183 vs 178 FPS
- Consumes up to 52% less energy than Intel Core i7-3960X - 62 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3960X doesn't have integrated graphics
Stray
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Feb 14th, 2018
FPS
183
100%
Value, £/FPS
£1.03/FPS
100%
Price, £
£188.88
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Buy for £188.88 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 20 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Desktop • Feb 14th, 2018
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-3960X | vs | Intel Core i3-8300 |
---|---|---|
Nov 14th, 2011 | Release Date | Feb 14th, 2018 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Coffee Lake |
Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
3.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
130 W | TDP | 62 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |