Key Differences
In short — Core i7-6850K 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 i7-6850K is 1660 days newer than Core i7-3960X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-6850K
- Performs up to 3% better in Mass Effect: Andromeda than Core i7-3960X - 214 vs 208 FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3960X
- Consumes up to 7% less energy than Intel Core i7-6850K - 130 vs 140 Watts
Mass Effect: Andromeda
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i7-6850K
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
Core i7-3960X
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-6850K | vs | Intel Core i7-3960X |
|---|---|---|
May 31st, 2016 | Release Date | Nov 14th, 2011 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Broadwell E | Codename | Sandy Bridge E |
| Intel Socket 2011-3 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 6 | Cores | 6 |
| 12 | Threads | 12 |
3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
| 3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
| 140 W | TDP | 130 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
