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Prices and StockMSRP $199
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MSRP $199
Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-12400 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 i5-12400 is 3704 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-3960X.
Advantages of Core i5-12400
- Performs up to 19% better in FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i7-3960X - 272 vs 229 FPS
- Up to 69% cheaper than Core i7-3960X - €168.57 vs €545.57
- Up to 74% better value when playing FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i7-3960X - €0.62 vs €2.38 per FPS
- Consumes up to 50% less energy than Intel Core i7-3960X - 65 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3960X doesn't have integrated graphics
FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Processore Intel Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition Hexa-Core 3,3 GHz 15 MB di cache LGA 2011 - BX80619I73960X
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Core i5-12400
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
FPS
272
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.62/FPS
100%
Price, €
€168.57
100%
FPS and Value Winner
CPU CORE I5-12400 S1700 Box/2.5G BX8071512400 S RL4V IN
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My Games
With selected game settings
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Core i7-3960X
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Core i5-12400
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i7-3960X | vs | Core i5-12400 |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 14th, 2011 | Release Date | Jan 4th, 2022 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 6 | Cores | 6 |
| 12 | Threads | 12 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.5 GHz |
| 3.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.4 GHz |
| 130 W | TDP | 65 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 25.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
PCs Using Core i7-3960X or Core i5-12400
With selected game settings
130 FPS
€6.73/FPS
GeForce RTX 3060
Core i5-12400
16 GB, N/A Storage
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130 FPS
€5.77/FPS
GeForce RTX 3060
Core i5-12400
16 GB, N/A Storage
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