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Core i7-3960X vs Core i3-12100F

Core i7-3960X vs Core i3-12100F: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i7-3960X

3.3 GHz | 6-core

Processore Intel Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition Hexa-Core 3,3 GHz 15 MB di cache LGA 2011 - BX80619I73960X

Buy for 562.79 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 71 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Core i3-12100F

3.3 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i3-12100F, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop cache 12M, fino a 4,30 GHz

Buy for 81.33 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 72 minutes ago

Core i7-3960X

3.3 GHz | 6-core

Processore Intel Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition Hexa-Core 3,3 GHz 15 MB di cache LGA 2011 - BX80619I73960X

Buy for 562.79 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 71 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Core i3-12100F

3.3 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i3-12100F, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop cache 12M, fino a 4,30 GHz

Buy for 81.33 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 72 minutes ago

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
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1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

RT Overdrive

Core i7-3960X

Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011


FPS

63

68%

Value, €/FPS

€8.93/FPS

10%

Price, €

€562.79

14%

Processore Intel Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition Hexa-Core 3,3 GHz 15 MB di cache LGA 2011 - BX80619I73960X

Buy for 562.79 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 71 minutes ago

Core i3-12100F

Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022


FPS

93

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.87/FPS

100%

Price, €

€81.33

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i3-12100F, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop cache 12M, fino a 4,30 GHz

Buy for 81.33 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 72 minutes ago

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Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

RT Overdrive

Core i7-3960X

Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011

Core i3-12100F

Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Core i7-3960X

Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011


Single-Core

690

31%

Multi-Core

3358

45%

Core i3-12100F

Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022


Single-Core

2225

100%

Multi-Core

7457

100%

Core i7-3960X

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Core i3-12100F

Nov 14th, 2011Release Date
Jan 25th, 2022
Core i7CollectionCore i3
Sandy Bridge ECodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 2011SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6
Cores4
12
Threads8
3.3 GHzBase Clock Speed3.3 GHz
3.9 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.3 GHz
130 WTDP
58 W
32 nmProcess Size
10 nm
33.0xMultiplier33.0x
NoneIntegrated GraphicsNone
Yes
OverclockableNo

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