Key Differences
In short — Core i3-6300 outperforms Core i7-3960X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-6300 is 1387 days newer than Core i7-3960X.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-6300
- Performs up to 8% better in Assassin's Creed Odyssey than Core i7-3960X - 129 vs 120 FPS
- Consumes up to 61% less energy than Intel Core i7-3960X - 51 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3960X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3960X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-6300 - 12 vs 4 threads
Assassin's Creed Odyssey
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Core i3-6300
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2015
Core i7-3960X
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-6300 | vs | Intel Core i7-3960X |
|---|---|---|
Sep 1st, 2015 | Release Date | Nov 14th, 2011 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Skylake | Codename | Sandy Bridge E |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 6 |
| 4 | Threads | 12 |
3.8 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
51 W | TDP | 130 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
38.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
Intel HD 530 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
