Key Differences
In short — Core i7-14700F 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 i7-14700F is 4438 days newer than Core i7-3960X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-14700F
- Performs up to 36% better in Valorant than Core i7-3960X - 956 vs 704 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-3960X - 28 vs 12 threads
Valorant
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-3960X | vs | Intel Core i7-14700F |
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Nov 14th, 2011 | Release Date | Jan 8th, 2024 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Raptor Lake |
Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 20 |
12 | Threads | 28 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.1 GHz |
3.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.4 GHz |
130 W | TDP | Not Available |
32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 21.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | No |