Key Differences
In short — Core i7-5960X outperforms the cheaper Core i3-8100T on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-8100T is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-5960X is 1309 days older than the cheaper Core i3-8100T.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-5960X
- Performs up to 5% better in HITMAN 2 than Core i3-8100T - 138 vs 132 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-8100T - 16 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-8100T
- Up to 18% cheaper than Core i7-5960X - €203.57 vs €247.36
- Up to 14% better value when playing HITMAN 2 than Core i7-5960X - €1.54 vs €1.79 per FPS
- Consumes up to 75% less energy than Intel Core i7-5960X - 35 vs 140 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-5960X doesn't have integrated graphics
HITMAN 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Buy for €247.36 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 9 minutes ago
Desktop • Apr 2nd, 2018
FPS
132
95%
Value, €/FPS
€1.54/FPS
100%
Price, €
€203.57
100%
Value Winner
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In Stock
Updated 12 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2014
Desktop • Apr 2nd, 2018
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-5960X | vs | Intel Core i3-8100T |
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Sep 1st, 2014 | Release Date | Apr 2nd, 2018 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
Haswell E | Codename | Coffee Lake |
Intel Socket 2011-3 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
8 | Cores | 4 |
16 | Threads | 4 |
3.0 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.1 GHz |
3.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
140 W | TDP | 35 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
30.0x | Multiplier | 31.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |