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Core i7-3960X vs Ryzen 5 3600

Core i7-3960X vs Ryzen 5 3600: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i7-3960X

3.3 GHz | 6-core

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

Buy for 545.57 on Amazon

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 5 3600

3.6 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Logo
Processore AMD Ryzen 5 3600 (6 Cores/12Threads, 65W TDP, AM4 Socket, 35 MB Cache, Boost di Frequenza fino a 4.1 GHz max, dissipatore ad aria "Wraith stealth cooler")

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Core i7-3960X

3.3 GHz | 6-core

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

Buy for 545.57 on Amazon

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Updated 7539 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 5 3600

3.6 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Logo
Processore AMD Ryzen 5 3600 (6 Cores/12Threads, 65W TDP, AM4 Socket, 35 MB Cache, Boost di Frequenza fino a 4.1 GHz max, dissipatore ad aria "Wraith stealth cooler")

Buy for 85 on Amazon

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Updated 7540 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 5 3600 outperforms the more expensive Core i7-3960X on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Ryzen 5 3600 is 2792 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-3960X.

Advantages of Ryzen 5 3600

  • Performs up to 3% better in Monster Hunter: World than Core i7-3960X - 259 vs 251 FPS
  • Up to 84% cheaper than Core i7-3960X - €85.00 vs €545.57
  • Up to 85% better value when playing Monster Hunter: World than Core i7-3960X - €0.33 vs €2.17 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 50% less energy than Intel Core i7-3960X - 65 vs 130 Watts
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Monster Hunter: World

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Highest

Intel Core i7-3960X Logo
Core i7-3960X

Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011


FPS

251

97%

Value, €/FPS

€2.17/FPS

15%

Price, €

€545.57

15%

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

Buy for 545.57 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 7539 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Logo
Ryzen 5 3600

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019


FPS

259

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.33/FPS

100%

Price, €

€85

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Processore AMD Ryzen 5 3600 (6 Cores/12Threads, 65W TDP, AM4 Socket, 35 MB Cache, Boost di Frequenza fino a 4.1 GHz max, dissipatore ad aria "Wraith stealth cooler")

Buy for 85 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 7540 minutes ago

My Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Highest

Intel Core i7-3960X Logo
Core i7-3960X

Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Logo
Ryzen 5 3600

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-3960X Logo
Core i7-3960X

Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011


Single-Core

690

43%

Multi-Core

3358

49%

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Logo
Ryzen 5 3600

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019


Single-Core

1597

100%

Multi-Core

6884

100%

Intel Core i7-3960X Logo

Core i7-3960X

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AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Logo

Ryzen 5 3600

Nov 14th, 2011
Jul 7th, 2019
Core i7Ryzen 5
Sandy Bridge EMatisse
Intel Socket 2011AMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Desktop
66
1212
3.3 GHz
3.6 GHz
3.9 GHz
4.2 GHz
130 W
65 W
32 nm
7 nm
33.0x
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147.44

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158.77

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85

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520

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85

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Ryzen 9 5900X

245

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85

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Core i9-12900K

419.99

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314

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85

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255.78

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157

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85

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182

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85

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140.78

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Ryzen 5 3600

85

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Ryzen 5 5600GT
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85

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399

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Logo
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85

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485

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85

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367.22

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Ryzen 5 3600

85

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Core i7-14700KF

432.06

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Ryzen 5 3600

85

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Intel Core i3-12100F Logo
Core i3-12100F

87.9

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Ryzen 5 3600

85

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AMD Ryzen 7 8700G Logo
Ryzen 7 8700G

302.57

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Logo
Ryzen 5 3600

85

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Core i9-14900K

471.07

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Logo
Ryzen 5 3600

85

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Ryzen 9 7950X3D

719.98

Intel Core i7-3960X Logo
Core i7-3960X

545.57

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AMD Ryzen 5 7600X Logo
Ryzen 5 7600X

231

Intel Core i7-3960X Logo
Core i7-3960X

545.57

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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo
Ryzen 5 5600X

125.97

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Core i7-3960X

545.57

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Ryzen 7 7700X

301.44

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Core i7-3960X

545.57

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Ryzen 7 5700X

178

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Core i7-3960X

545.57

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Ryzen 5 5500

97

Intel Core i7-3960X Logo
Core i7-3960X

545.57

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AMD Ryzen 5 7600 Logo
Ryzen 5 7600

204.99

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Core i7-3960X

545.57

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Ryzen 7 7800X3D

466.4

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Core i7-3960X

545.57

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Ryzen 7 5800X

169.29

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Core i7-3960X

545.57

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Core i7-12700K

260

Intel Core i7-3960X Logo
Core i7-3960X

545.57

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Intel Core i7-14700K Logo
Core i7-14700K

414

Intel Core i7-3960X Logo
Core i7-3960X

545.57

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AMD Ryzen 9 7900X Logo
Ryzen 9 7900X

367.85

Intel Core i7-3960X Logo
Core i7-3960X

545.57

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AMD Ryzen 5 5600 Logo
Ryzen 5 5600

147.44

Intel Core i7-3960X Logo
Core i7-3960X

545.57

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AMD Ryzen 7 5700 Logo
Ryzen 7 5700

158.77

Intel Core i7-3960X Logo
Core i7-3960X

545.57

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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X Logo
Ryzen 9 7950X

520

Intel Core i7-3960X Logo
Core i7-3960X

545.57

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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
Ryzen 9 5900X

245

Intel Core i7-3960X Logo
Core i7-3960X

545.57

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Intel Core i9-12900K Logo
Core i9-12900K

419.99

Intel Core i7-3960X Logo
Core i7-3960X

545.57

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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X Logo
Ryzen 9 5950X

314

Intel Core i7-3960X Logo
Core i7-3960X

545.57

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AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D Logo
Ryzen 7 5700X3D

255.78

Intel Core i7-3960X Logo
Core i7-3960X

545.57

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AMD Ryzen 7 5700G Logo
Ryzen 7 5700G

194.9

Intel Core i7-3960X Logo
Core i7-3960X

545.57

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Intel Core i5-13400F Logo
Core i5-13400F

157

Intel Core i7-3960X Logo
Core i7-3960X

545.57

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Intel Core i5-12600KF Logo
Core i5-12600KF

182

Intel Core i7-3960X Logo
Core i7-3960X

545.57

vs
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Logo
Ryzen 7 3700X

140.78

Intel Core i7-3960X Logo
Core i7-3960X

545.57

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AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT Logo
Ryzen 5 5600GT
Intel Core i7-3960X Logo
Core i7-3960X

545.57

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Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K
Intel Core i7-3960X Logo
Core i7-3960X

545.57

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Intel Core i7-13700K Logo
Core i7-13700K

399

Intel Core i7-3960X Logo
Core i7-3960X

545.57

vs
Intel Core i9-14900KF Logo
Core i9-14900KF

485

Intel Core i7-3960X Logo
Core i7-3960X

545.57

vs
Intel Core i7-14700F Logo
Core i7-14700F

367.22

Intel Core i7-3960X Logo
Core i7-3960X

545.57

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Intel Core i7-14700KF Logo
Core i7-14700KF

432.06

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