Key Differences
In short — Core i7-4702HQ 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 i7-4702HQ is 560 days newer than Core i7-3960X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3960X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-4702HQ - 12 vs 8 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i7-4702HQ
- Performs up to 5% better in Minecraft than Core i7-3960X - 657 vs 623 FPS
- Consumes up to 72% less energy than Intel Core i7-3960X - 37 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3960X doesn't have integrated graphics
Minecraft
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Core i7-3960X
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Core i7-4702HQ
Mobile • May 27th, 2013
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-3960X | vs | Intel Core i7-4702HQ |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 14th, 2011 | Release Date | May 27th, 2013 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Haswell |
| Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel BGA 1364 |
Desktop | Segment | Mobile |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.2 GHz |
3.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
| 130 W | TDP | 37 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 22.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4600 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
