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Core i7-3960X vs Ryzen 7 5700X3D

Core i7-3960X vs Ryzen 7 5700X3D: 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 88 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 7 5700X3D

3.0 GHz | 8-core

Processore AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D (8 cores/16 Threads, 105W TDP, AM4 Socket, Cache 100Mb, up to 4,1 GHz max boost frequency, senza ventole)

Buy for 242.98 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 88 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 88 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Ryzen 7 5700X3D

3.0 GHz | 8-core

Processore AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D (8 cores/16 Threads, 105W TDP, AM4 Socket, Cache 100Mb, up to 4,1 GHz max boost frequency, senza ventole)

Buy for 242.98 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 88 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 7 5700X3D 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 7 5700X3D is 4438 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-3960X.

Advantages of Ryzen 7 5700X3D

  • Performs up to 8% better in ARK: Survival Evolved than Core i7-3960X - 127 vs 118 FPS
  • Up to 57% cheaper than Core i7-3960X - €242.98 vs €562.79
  • Up to 60% better value when playing ARK: Survival Evolved than Core i7-3960X - €1.91 vs €4.77 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 19% less energy than Intel Core i7-3960X - 105 vs 130 Watts
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-3960X - 16 vs 12 threads
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ARK: Survival Evolved

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Epic

Core i7-3960X

Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011


FPS

118

93%

Value, €/FPS

€4.77/FPS

40%

Price, €

€562.79

43%

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 88 minutes ago

Ryzen 7 5700X3D

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024


FPS

127

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.91/FPS

100%

Price, €

€242.98

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Processore AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D (8 cores/16 Threads, 105W TDP, AM4 Socket, Cache 100Mb, up to 4,1 GHz max boost frequency, senza ventole)

Buy for 242.98 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 88 minutes ago

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Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Epic

Core i7-3960X

Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011

Ryzen 7 5700X3D

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Core i7-3960X

Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011


Single-Core

690

36%

Multi-Core

3358

33%

Ryzen 7 5700X3D

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024


Single-Core

1927

100%

Multi-Core

10267

100%

Core i7-3960X

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Ryzen 7 5700X3D

Nov 14th, 2011Release Date
Jan 8th, 2024
Core i7CollectionRyzen 7
Sandy Bridge ECodenameNot Available
Intel Socket 2011SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores
8
12Threads
16
3.3 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.0 GHz
3.9 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.1 GHz
130 WTDP
105 W
32 nmProcess Size
7 nm
33.0x
Multiplier30.0x
NoneIntegrated GraphicsNone
Yes
OverclockableNo

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