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Core i7-3960X vs Core i7-14700K

Core i7-3960X vs Core i7-14700K: 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 85 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Core i7-14700K

3.4 GHz | 20-core

Intel Core i7-14700K Processore per sistemi desktop 14700K 20 core (8 P-core + 12 E-core) fino a 5,6 GHz

Buy for 414 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 85 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 85 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Core i7-14700K

3.4 GHz | 20-core

Intel Core i7-14700K Processore per sistemi desktop 14700K 20 core (8 P-core + 12 E-core) fino a 5,6 GHz

Buy for 414 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 85 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i7-14700K 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 i7-14700K is 4355 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-3960X.

Advantages of Core i7-14700K

  • Performs up to 80% better in Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales than Core i7-3960X - 173 vs 96 FPS
  • Up to 26% cheaper than Core i7-3960X - €414.00 vs €562.79
  • Up to 59% better value when playing Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales than Core i7-3960X - €2.39 vs €5.86 per FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-3960X - 28 vs 12 threads
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3960X doesn't have integrated graphics
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1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

Core i7-3960X

Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011


FPS

96

55%

Value, €/FPS

€5.86/FPS

41%

Price, €

€562.79

73%

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 85 minutes ago

Core i7-14700K

Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023


FPS

173

100%

Value, €/FPS

€2.39/FPS

100%

Price, €

€414

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i7-14700K Processore per sistemi desktop 14700K 20 core (8 P-core + 12 E-core) fino a 5,6 GHz

Buy for 414 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 85 minutes ago

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Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

Core i7-3960X

Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011

Core i7-14700K

Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Core i7-3960X

Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011


Single-Core

690

23%

Multi-Core

3358

17%

Core i7-14700K

Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023


Single-Core

2939

100%

Multi-Core

19317

100%

Core i7-3960X

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Core i7-14700K

Nov 14th, 2011Release Date
Oct 17th, 2023
Core i7CollectionCore i7
Sandy Bridge ECodenameRaptor Lake
Intel Socket 2011SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores
20
12Threads
28
3.3 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.4 GHz
3.9 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
5.6 GHz
130 WTDPNot Available
32 nmProcess Size
10 nm
33.0xMultiplier
34.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
UHD Graphics 770
YesOverclockableYes

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