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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i7-3960X vs Core i5-4670

The Core i7-3960X is quite a bit slower than the Core i5-4670 on average across 100+ games and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's $251.41 more expensive!

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$300.00View CPUAll CPUs

Available for $300.00

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$48.59View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 38% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 1 year and 7 months newer

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Quality

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Grand Theft Auto V2013

191FPS

200FPS

416FPS

497FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i7-3960X

146FPS

Core i5-4670

192FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i7-3960X

210FPS

Core i5-4670

216FPS

Valorant2020

Core i7-3960X

546FPS

Core i5-4670

572FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i7-3960X

577FPS

Core i5-4670

600FPS

Dota 22013

Core i7-3960X

172FPS

Core i5-4670

182FPS

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.02020

Core i7-3960X

240FPS

Core i5-4670

234FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

Scorehelp

Core i7-3960X

10%

Core i5-4670

21%

Core i5-4670 ranks 11 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i7-3960X

Core i5-4670

Core i7-3960X has 2 more cores.

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Core i7-3960X

Core i5-4670

Core i7-3960X has 8 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i7-3960X

15 MB

Core i5-4670

6 MB

Core i7-3960X has 9 MB more L3 cache.

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Core i7-3960X

3.3 GHz

Core i5-4670

3.4 GHz

Core i5-4670 has a 3% higher base clock.

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Core i7-3960X

3.9 GHz

Core i5-4670

3.8 GHz

Core i7-3960X boosts 3% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i7-3960X

130W

Core i5-4670

84W

Core i5-4670 draws 46W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i7-3960X

$300.00

Core i5-4670

$48.59

Core i5-4670 is $251.41 cheaper.

Core i7-3960XCore i5-4670

LGA2011

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LGA1150

Sandy Bridge-E

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Haswell

Desktop

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Desktop

No Integrated Graphics

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Intel HD 4600

1600 MHz (DDR3)

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DDR3

Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i7-3960X or Core i5-4670?expand_more

The Core i5-4670. It's 110% faster than the Core i7-3960X on average across 100+ games, scoring 21/100 vs 10/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i5-4670 than Core i7-3960X?expand_more

110% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i7-3960X or Core i5-4670?expand_more

The Core i5-4670 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i5-4670 worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 21/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i7-3960X and Core i5-4670?expand_more

Performance: Core i7-3960X scores 10/100, Core i5-4670 scores 21/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i7-3960X or Core i5-4670 bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i7-3960X or Core i5-4670?expand_more

The Core i5-4670 is the stronger pick at 21/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.