Key Differences
In short — Core i5-4460 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 i5-4460 is 909 days newer than Core i7-3960X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3960X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-4460 - 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-4460
- Performs up to 9% better in Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege than Core i7-3960X - 515 vs 472 FPS
- Consumes up to 35% less energy than Intel Core i7-3960X - 84 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3960X doesn't have integrated graphics
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege
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Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Desktop • May 11th, 2014
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-3960X | vs | Intel Core i5-4460 |
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Nov 14th, 2011 | Release Date | May 11th, 2014 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Haswell |
Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
3.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
130 W | TDP | 84 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4600 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |