The Core i7-7820X is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-3960X and it's also a better value for money, as it's only €177.65 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-7820X
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 12 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-3960X
- Up to 28% cheaper – €451.04 vs €628.69
- Consumes up to 7% less energy – 130 vs 140 Watts
Core i7-7820X vs Core i7-3960X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-7820X
Jun 26th, 2017
Average FPS
186
100%
Min 1% FPS
123
100%
Price, €
€628.69
71%
Value, €/FPS
€3.38/FPS
78%
Core i7-3960X
Nov 14th, 2011
Average FPS
171
92%
Min 1% FPS
115
93%
Price, €
€451.04
100%
Value, €/FPS
€2.63/FPS
100%
Core i7-7820X vs Core i7-3960X in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-7820X vs Core i7-3960X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-7820X vs Core i7-3960X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-7820X
Jun 26th, 2017
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
11 MB
73%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i7-3960X
Nov 14th, 2011
Cores
6-core
75%
L3 Cache
15 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
92%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
91%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
60%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-7820X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-3960X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Nov 14th, 2011 |
$599.00 | MSRP | $990.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
| Skylake-E/EP | Codename | Sandy Bridge E |
| 140 W | Power Consumption | 130 W |
| Performance | ||
8 | Cores | 6 |
16 | Threads | 12 |
3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
4.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.9 GHz |
| 11 MB | L3 Cache | 15 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
