The Intel Core i7-3960X is a low-tier gaming CPU, released on Nov 14, 2011. Currently in stock for $485.64, so it's a lower value for money.
| 6 | 12 | 3.3 GHz | 3.9 GHz |
| Cores | Threads | Base Frequency | Turbo Frequency |
|---|
Prices and StockMSRP $990
Prices and Stock
MSRP $990
Specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Release Date | Nov 14th, 2011 |
| Segment | Desktop |
| Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
| Collection | Core i7 Extreme |
| Codename | Sandy Bridge E |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Cores | 6 |
| Threads | 12 |
| Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
| Turbo Frequency | 3.9 GHz |
| Other | |
|---|---|
| Power Consumption | 130 W |
| Overclockable | Yes |
| Integrated Graphics | None |
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400 FPS+22%
€0.98/FPS
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€393
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-19% cheaper
413 FPS+26%
€1.26/FPS
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€520
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+7% more
418 FPS+27%
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€460.27
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413 FPS+26%
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€428.85
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-12% cheaper
408 FPS+24%
€1.09/FPS
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€446.26
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-8% cheaper
411 FPS+25%
€0.94/FPS
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€386.43
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-20% cheaper
417 FPS+27%
€1.13/FPS
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€469.22
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-3% cheaper
414 FPS+26%
€1.40/FPS
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€578.31
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+19% more
364 FPS+11%
€1.10/FPS
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€400.97
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-17% cheaper
390 FPS+19%
€0.99/FPS
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€386.82
In Stock
-20% cheaper
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