The Core i7-3960X is the comparison's loser – it's at least 2x slower gaming CPU than the Core i7-7740X and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's $252.36 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-3960X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-7740X
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Up to 78% cheaper – $69.80 vs $322.16
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 14% less energy – 112 vs 130 Watts
Core i7-3960X vs Core i7-7740X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-3960X
Nov 14th, 2011
Average FPS
195
91%
Min 1% FPS
96
87%
Price, $
$322.16
21%
Value, $/FPS
$1.65/FPS
19%
Core i7-7740X
Jun 26th, 2017
Average FPS
214
100%
Min 1% FPS
110
100%
Price, $
$69.8
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.32/FPS
100%
Core i7-3960X vs Core i7-7740X in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-3960X vs Core i7-7740X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-3960X vs Core i7-7740X 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
77%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
85%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
100%
Core i7-7740X
Jun 26th, 2017
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
8 MB
53%
Base Frequency
4.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-3960X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-7740X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Nov 14th, 2011 | Release Date | Jun 26th, 2017 |
| $990.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
| Sandy Bridge-E | Codename | Kaby Lake-X |
| 130 W | Power Consumption | 112 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 4.3 GHz |
| 3.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.6 GHz |
15 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1600 MHz | RAM | DDR4 |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
