The Core i7-3960X is the comparison's loser – it's at least 2x slower gaming CPU than the Core i5-7600K and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's $133.87 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-3960X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-7600K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Up to 50% cheaper – $134.44 vs $268.31
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 30% less energy – 91 vs 130 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-3960X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i7-3960X vs Core i5-7600K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-3960X
Nov 14th, 2011
Average FPS
171
91%
Min 1% FPS
115
92%
Price, $
$268.31
50%
Value, $/FPS
$1.56/FPS
46%
Core i5-7600K
Jan 3rd, 2017
Average FPS
188
100%
Min 1% FPS
125
100%
Price, $
$134.44
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.71/FPS
100%
Core i7-3960X vs Core i5-7600K 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 i7-3960X vs Core i5-7600K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-3960X vs Core i5-7600K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-3960X
Nov 14th, 2011
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
15 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
87%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
93%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
67%
Core i5-7600K
Jan 3rd, 2017
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
6 MB
40%
Base Frequency
3.8 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-3960X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-7600K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Nov 14th, 2011 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
| $990.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| 130 W | Power Consumption | 91 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
| 3.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.2 GHz |
15 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1600 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2400 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | HD 630 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
