The Core i7-3960X is the comparison's loser – it's a slightly slower gaming CPU than the Core i7-3770K and it's also a worse value for money, as it's $75.07 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-3960X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-3770K
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Up to 28% cheaper – $196.34 vs $271.41
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 41% less energy – 77 vs 130 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-3960X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i7-3960X vs Core i7-3770K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-3960X
Nov 14th, 2011
Average FPS
171
99%
Min 1% FPS
115
100%
Price, $
$271.41
72%
Value, $/FPS
$1.58/FPS
72%
Core i7-3770K
Apr 29th, 2012
Average FPS
172
100%
Min 1% FPS
115
100%
Price, $
$196.34
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.14/FPS
100%
Core i7-3960X vs Core i7-3770K 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 i7-3770K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-3960X vs Core i7-3770K 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
94%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
100%
Core i7-3770K
Apr 29th, 2012
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
8 MB
53%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-3960X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-3770K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Nov 14th, 2011 | Release Date | Apr 29th, 2012 |
| $990.00 | MSRP | $313.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| 130 W | Power Consumption | 77 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
| 3.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.9 GHz |
15 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1600 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4000 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
