Key Differences
In short — Core i7-9700KF 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 i7-9700KF is 2612 days newer than Core i7-3960X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3960X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-9700KF - 12 vs 8 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i7-9700KF
- Performs up to 20% better in New World than Core i7-3960X - 121 vs 101 FPS
- Consumes up to 27% less energy than Intel Core i7-3960X - 95 vs 130 Watts
New World
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
Desktop • Jan 8th, 2019
FPS
121
100%
Value, £/FPS
£3.14/FPS
100%
Price, £
£379.99
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Desktop • Jan 8th, 2019
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-3960X | vs | Intel Core i7-9700KF |
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Nov 14th, 2011 | Release Date | Jan 8th, 2019 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Coffee Lake |
Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 8 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
3.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.9 GHz |
130 W | TDP | 95 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |