Key Differences
In short — Core i7-14700K 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 i7-14700K is 4355 days newer than Core i7-3960X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-14700K
- Performs up to 36% better in Total War: WARHAMMER III than Core i7-3960X - 214 vs 157 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-3960X - 28 vs 12 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3960X doesn't have integrated graphics
Total War: WARHAMMER III
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
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Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Single-Core
690
23.477373256209592%
Multi-Core
3358
17.38365170575141%
Intel Core i7-3960X | vs | Intel Core i7-14700K |
---|---|---|
Nov 14th, 2011 | Release Date | Oct 17th, 2023 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Raptor Lake |
Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 20 |
12 | Threads | 28 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
3.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.6 GHz |
130 W | TDP | Not Available |
32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |