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Core i7-3960X vs Core i3-7100

Core i7-3960X vs Core i3-7100: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Key Differences

In short — Core i3-7100 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 i3-7100 is 1877 days newer than Core i7-3960X.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-3960X

  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-7100 - 12 vs 4 threads

Advantages of Intel Core i3-7100

  • Performs up to 2% better in Monster Hunter: World than Core i7-3960X - 255 vs 251 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
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Monster Hunter: World

Monster Hunter: World

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Highest

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

Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011


FPS

251

98%

Value, €/FPS

Price, €

Intel Core i3-7100 Logo
Core i3-7100

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017


FPS

255

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.39/FPS

100%

Price, €

€99.18

100%

FPS and Value Winner

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In Stock

Updated 174 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Highest

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

Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011

Intel Core i3-7100 Logo
Core i3-7100

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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

Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011


Single-Core

690

55%

Multi-Core

3358

100%

Intel Core i3-7100 Logo
Core i3-7100

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017


Single-Core

1247

100%

Multi-Core

2440

72%

Intel Core i7-3960X Logo

Intel Core i7-3960X

vs
Intel Core i3-7100 Logo

Intel Core i3-7100

Nov 14th, 2011Release Date
Jan 3rd, 2017
Core i7CollectionCore i3
Sandy Bridge ECodenameKaby Lake
Intel Socket 2011SocketIntel Socket 1151
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6
Cores2
12
Threads4
3.3 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.9 GHz
3.9 GHzTurbo Clock SpeedNon-Turbo
130 WTDP
51 W
32 nmProcess Size
14 nm
33.0xMultiplier
39.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
Intel HD 630
Yes
OverclockableNo

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