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Core i7-3960X vs Ryzen 5 7600

Core i7-3960X vs Ryzen 5 7600: 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 78 minutes ago

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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 78 minutes ago

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Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 5 7600 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 7600 is 4079 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-3960X.

Advantages of Ryzen 5 7600

  • Performs up to 10% better in Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves than Core i7-3960X - 174 vs 158 FPS
  • Up to 64% cheaper than Core i7-3960X - €201.20 vs €562.79
  • Up to 67% better value when playing Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves than Core i7-3960X - €1.16 vs €3.56 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
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Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Core i7-3960X

Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011


FPS

158

91%

Value, €/FPS

€3.56/FPS

33%

Price, €

€562.79

35%

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 78 minutes ago

Ryzen 5 7600

Desktop • Jan 14th, 2023


FPS

174

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.16/FPS

100%

Price, €

€201.2

100%

FPS and Value Winner

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Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Core i7-3960X

Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011

Ryzen 5 7600

Desktop • Jan 14th, 2023

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Core i7-3960X

Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011


Single-Core

690

25%

Multi-Core

3358

27%

Ryzen 5 7600

Desktop • Jan 14th, 2023


Single-Core

2735

100%

Multi-Core

12259

100%

Core i7-3960X

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Ryzen 5 7600

Nov 14th, 2011Release Date
Jan 14th, 2023
Core i7CollectionRyzen 5
Sandy Bridge ECodenameRaphael
Intel Socket 2011SocketAMD Socket AM5
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores6
12Threads12
3.3 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.8 GHz
3.9 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
5.1 GHz
130 WTDP
65 W
32 nmProcess Size
5 nm
33.0xMultiplier
38.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
Radeon Graphics
YesOverclockableYes

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