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The Core i7-3960X is at least 2x slower gaming CPU than the Core i9-9980XE, however, it's a slightly better value for money, as it's $405.99 cheaper!

Advantages of the Core i7-3960X

  • Up to 55% cheaper$335.00 vs $740.99
  • A slightly better value for money for gaming
  • Consumes up to 21% less energy130 vs 165 Watts

Advantages of the Core i9-9980XE

  • At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 36 vs 12 threads

Core i7-3960X vs Core i9-9980XE

The CPU's performance in selected game and settings

Core i7-3960X vs Core i9-9980XE in My Games

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High

1920x1080

+1

Average FPS

Average FPS

Valorant

Valorant

Very High

1920x1080

Average FPS

Average FPS

League of Legends

League of Legends

Ultra

1920x1080

+2

Average FPS

Average FPS

Escape From Tarkov

Escape From Tarkov

Very High

1920x1080

+3

Average FPS

Average FPS

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

Ultra

1920x1080

+2

Average FPS

Average FPS

Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

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Synthetic Benchmarks

The Core i7-3960X vs Core i9-9980XE in synthetic CPU benchmarks

Intel Core i7-3960X Logo

Core i7-3960X

Nov 14th, 2011


Geekbench 6 Single-Core

680

47%

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

3245

28%

Intel Core i9-9980XE Logo

Core i9-9980XE

Oct 19th, 2018


Geekbench 6 Single-Core

1452

100%

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

11388

100%

Performance Specifications

The Core i7-3960X vs Core i9-9980XE in core CPU performance specifications

Intel Core i7-3960X Logo

Core i7-3960X

Nov 14th, 2011


Cores

6-core

33%

L3 Cache

15 MB

61%


Base Frequency

3.3 GHz

100%

Turbo Frequency

3.9 GHz

87%

Max. DDR3 RAM Speed

1600 MHz

60%

Intel Core i9-9980XE Logo

Core i9-9980XE

Oct 19th, 2018


Cores

18-core

100%

L3 Cache

24.75 MB

100%


Base Frequency

3 GHz

91%

Turbo Frequency

4.5 GHz

100%

Max. DDR4 RAM Speed

2666 MHz

100%

Specifications

Comparison of all specifications

Intel Core i7-3960X Logo

Core i7-3960X

Specifications

Comparison of all specifications

Intel Core i9-9980XE Logo

Core i9-9980XE

General
Nov 14th, 2011Release Date
Oct 19th, 2018
$990.00
MSRP$1,979.00
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
Intel Socket 2011SocketIntel Socket 2066
Sandy Bridge-ECodenameSkylake-X
130 W
Power Consumption165 W
Performance
6Cores
18
12Threads
36
3.3 GHz
Base Frequency3.0 GHz
3.9 GHzTurbo Frequency
4.5 GHz
15 MBL3 Cache
24.75 MB
Other Features
DDR3 @ 1600 MHzRAMDDR4 @ 2666 MHz
NoIntegrated GraphicsNo
YesOverclockableYes

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