Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-12100F outperforms the more expensive Core i7-3960X on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i3-12100F is 3725 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-3960X.
Advantages of Core i7-3960X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-12100F - 12 vs 8 threads
Advantages of Core i3-12100F
- Performs up to 48% better in Cyberpunk 2077 than Core i7-3960X - 93 vs 63 FPS
- Up to 86% cheaper than Core i7-3960X - €81.33 vs €562.79
- Up to 90% better value when playing Cyberpunk 2077 than Core i7-3960X - €0.87 vs €8.93 per FPS
- Consumes up to 55% less energy than Intel Core i7-3960X - 58 vs 130 Watts
Cyberpunk 2077
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
RT Overdrive
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FPS
93
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.87/FPS
100%
Price, €
€81.33
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FPS and Value Winner
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With selected game settings
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
RT Overdrive
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i7-3960X | vs | Core i3-12100F |
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Nov 14th, 2011 | Release Date | Jan 25th, 2022 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
3.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
130 W | TDP | 58 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | No |