The Core i5-11600 is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-3960X. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i5-11600
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 50% less energy – 65 vs 130 Watts
Advantages of the Core i7-3960X
The Core i5-11600 is better in every way
Core i5-11600 vs Core i7-3960X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-11600
Mar 16th, 2021
Average FPS
201
100%
Min 1% FPS
132
100%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
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Core i7-3960X
Nov 14th, 2011
Average FPS
171
85%
Min 1% FPS
115
87%
Price, €
€451.35
100%
Value, €/FPS
€2.63/FPS
100%
Core i5-11600 vs Core i7-3960X in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-11600 vs Core i7-3960X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-11600 vs Core i7-3960X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-11600
Mar 16th, 2021
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
80%
Base Frequency
2.8 GHz
85%
Turbo Frequency
4.8 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
Core i7-3960X
Nov 14th, 2011
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
15 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
81%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
50%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-11600 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-3960X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Mar 16th, 2021 | Release Date | Nov 14th, 2011 |
$213.00 | MSRP | $990.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
| Rocket Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge E |
65 W | Power Consumption | 130 W |
| Performance | ||
| 6 | Cores | 6 |
| 12 | Threads | 12 |
| 2.8 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
4.8 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.9 GHz |
| 12 MB | L3 Cache | 15 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
