The Core i7-3960X is a much faster gaming CPU than the FX-6350, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $240.14 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-3960X
- A much faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 6 threads
Advantages of the FX-6350
- Up to 75% cheaper – $82.02 vs $322.16
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 4% less energy – 125 vs 130 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i7-3960X vs FX-6350 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-3960X
Nov 14th, 2011
Average FPS
191
100%
Min 1% FPS
134
100%
Price, $
$322.16
25%
Value, $/FPS
$1.68/FPS
26%
Core i7-3960X vs FX-6350 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
Ultra
1920x1080
+3
Average FPS
Average FPS
Ultra
1920x1080
+2
Average FPS
Average FPS
Very High
1920x1080
Average FPS
Average FPS
Epic
1920x1080
+4
Average FPS
Average FPS
Very High
1920x1080
+2
Average FPS
Average FPS
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-3960X vs FX-6350 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-3960X vs FX-6350 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
85%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
93%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
100%
FX-6350
Apr 29th, 2013
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
53%
Base Frequency
3.9 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-3960X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | FX-6350 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Nov 14th, 2011 | Release Date | Apr 29th, 2013 |
| $990.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | AMD Socket AM3+ |
| Sandy Bridge-E | Codename | Vishera |
| 130 W | Power Consumption | 125 W |
| Performance | ||
| 6 | Cores | 6 |
12 | Threads | 6 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.9 GHz |
| 3.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.2 GHz |
15 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1600 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| No | Integrated Graphics | On certain motherboards (Chipset feature) |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
