Key Differences
In short — Core i3-12100 outperforms Core i7-4960X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-12100 is 3045 days newer than Core i7-4960X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-4960X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-12100 - 12 vs 8 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-12100
- Performs up to 6% better in Stray than Core i7-4960X - 188 vs 178 FPS
- Consumes up to 54% less energy than Intel Core i7-4960X - 60 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-4960X doesn't have integrated graphics
Stray
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
FPS
188
100%
Value, £/FPS
£0.53/FPS
100%
Price, £
£98.97
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Buy for £98.97 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 10951 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2013
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-4960X | vs | Intel Core i3-12100 |
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Sep 3rd, 2013 | Release Date | Jan 4th, 2022 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
Ivy Bridge E | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
4.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
130 W | TDP | 60 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |