Key Differences
In short — Ryzen 7 7700 outperforms Core i7-3960X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Ryzen 7 7700 is 4079 days newer than Core i7-3960X.
Advantages of AMD Ryzen 7 7700
- Performs up to 15% better in ARK: Survival Evolved than Core i7-3960X - 136 vs 118 FPS
- Consumes up to 50% less energy than Intel Core i7-3960X - 65 vs 130 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-3960X - 16 vs 12 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3960X doesn't have integrated graphics
ARK: Survival Evolved
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
FPS
118
86%
Value, $/FPS
$2.5/FPS
100%
Price, $
$295.16
100%
Value Winner
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In Stock
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • Jan 14th, 2023
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
AMD Ryzen 7 7700 | vs | Intel Core i7-3960X |
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Jan 14th, 2023 | Release Date | Nov 14th, 2011 |
Ryzen 7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Raphael | Codename | Sandy Bridge E |
AMD Socket AM5 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
8 | Cores | 6 |
16 | Threads | 12 |
3.8 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
5.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 130 W |
5 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
38.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
Radeon Graphics | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |