Key Differences
In short — Core i3-9100 outperforms Core i7-4960X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-9100 is 1824 days newer than Core i7-4960X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-4960X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-9100 - 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-9100
- Performs up to 11% better in Need For Speed Unbound than Core i7-4960X - 141 vs 127 FPS
- Consumes up to 50% less energy than Intel Core i7-4960X - 65 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-4960X doesn't have integrated graphics
Need For Speed Unbound
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2018
FPS
141
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.43/FPS
100%
Price, €
€59.99
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 • Sep 3rd, 2013
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2018
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-4960X | vs | Intel Core i3-9100 |
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Sep 3rd, 2013 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2018 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
Ivy Bridge E | Codename | Coffee Lake |
Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
4.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.2 GHz |
130 W | TDP | 65 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |