The Core i5-7640X is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-3960X and it's also a much better value for money, as it's only $59.49 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-7640X
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 14% less energy – 112 vs 130 Watts
Advantages of the Core i7-3960X
- Up to 18% cheaper – $271.83 vs $331.32
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 4 threads
Core i5-7640X vs Core i7-3960X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-7640X
Jun 26th, 2017
Average FPS
194
100%
Min 1% FPS
128
100%
Price, $
$331.32
82%
Value, $/FPS
$1.7/FPS
93%
Core i7-3960X
Nov 14th, 2011
Average FPS
171
88%
Min 1% FPS
115
90%
Price, $
$271.83
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.58/FPS
100%
Core i5-7640X vs Core i7-3960X in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-7640X vs Core i7-3960X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-7640X vs Core i7-3960X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-7640X
Jun 26th, 2017
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
6 MB
40%
Base Frequency
4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
MHz
Core i7-3960X
Nov 14th, 2011
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
15 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
82%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
93%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-7640X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-3960X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Nov 14th, 2011 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $990.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
| Kaby Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge E |
112 W | Power Consumption | 130 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 6 |
| 4 | Threads | 12 |
4.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
4.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.9 GHz |
| 6 MB | L3 Cache | 15 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
