Key Differences
In short — Core i7-6900K 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 i7-6900K is 1660 days newer than Core i7-3960X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3960X
- Consumes up to 7% less energy than Intel Core i7-6900K - 130 vs 140 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i7-6900K
- Performs up to 16% better in HITMAN 2 than Core i7-3960X - 137 vs 118 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-3960X - 16 vs 12 threads
HITMAN 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
FPS
137
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.38/FPS
100%
Price, €
€188.88
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-3960X | vs | Intel Core i7-6900K |
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Nov 14th, 2011 | Release Date | May 31st, 2016 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Broadwell-E |
Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011-3 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 8 |
12 | Threads | 16 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
3.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
130 W | TDP | 140 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |