The Core i7-2960XM is a faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-960. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i7-2960XM
- A faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 58% less energy – 55 vs 130 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i7-960
The Core i7-2960XM is better in every way
Core i7-2960XM vs Core i7-960 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-2960XM
Sep 4th, 2011
Average FPS
190
100%
Min 1% FPS
133
100%
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Core i7-2960XM vs Core i7-960 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-2960XM vs Core i7-960 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-2960XM vs Core i7-960 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-2960XM
Sep 4th, 2011
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.7 GHz
84%
Turbo Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
100%
Core i7-960
Oct 20th, 2009
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.466 GHz
94%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-2960XM | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-960 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Sep 4th, 2011 | Release Date | Oct 20th, 2009 |
| $1,096.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Laptop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket G2 (988B) | Socket | Intel Socket 1366 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Bloomfield |
55 W | Power Consumption | 130 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
| 8 | Threads | 8 |
| 2.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.2 GHz |
3.7 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
| 8 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1600 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | No |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
