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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i7-3960X vs Ryzen 5 7500X3D

The Core i7-3960X is much slower than the Ryzen 5 7500X3D on average across 100+ games and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's $11.11 more expensive!

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CPU

$300.00View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 268% more expensive – $300.00 vs $288.89

CPU

$288.89View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 242% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 14 years and 2 months newer
Up to 268% cheaper – $288.89 vs $300.00
Up to 1157% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Quality

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Counter-Strike 22023

Core i7-3960X

401FPS

Ryzen 5 7500X3D

780FPS

Dota 22013

Core i7-3960X

171FPS

Ryzen 5 7500X3D

331FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i7-3960X

189FPS

Ryzen 5 7500X3D

227FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i7-3960X

139FPS

Ryzen 5 7500X3D

450FPS

Valorant2020

Core i7-3960X

543FPS

Ryzen 5 7500X3D

835FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i7-3960X

209FPS

Ryzen 5 7500X3D

272FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i7-3960X

575FPS

Ryzen 5 7500X3D

874FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i7-3960X

Ryzen 5 7500X3D

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

Scorehelp

Core i7-3960X

10%

Ryzen 5 7500X3D

77%

Ryzen 5 7500X3D ranks 67 points higher.

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15 MB

96 MB

Ryzen 5 7500X3D has 81 MB more L3 cache.

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Core i7-3960X

3.3 GHz

Ryzen 5 7500X3D

4 GHz

Ryzen 5 7500X3D has a 21% higher base clock.

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Core i7-3960X

3.9 GHz

Ryzen 5 7500X3D

4.5 GHz

Ryzen 5 7500X3D boosts 15% higher.

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Core i7-3960X

130W

Ryzen 5 7500X3D

65W

Ryzen 5 7500X3D draws 65W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i7-3960X

$300.00

Ryzen 5 7500X3D

$288.89

Ryzen 5 7500X3D is $11.11 cheaper.

Core i7-3960XRyzen 5 7500X3D

LGA2011

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AM5

Sandy Bridge-E

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Raphael

Desktop

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Desktop

No Integrated Graphics

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Radeon Graphics

1600 MHz (DDR3)

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5200 MHz (DDR5)

Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i7-3960X or Ryzen 5 7500X3D?expand_more

The Ryzen 5 7500X3D. It's 670% faster than the Core i7-3960X on average across 100+ games, scoring 77/100 vs 10/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Ryzen 5 7500X3D than Core i7-3960X?expand_more

670% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i7-3960X or Ryzen 5 7500X3D?expand_more

The Ryzen 5 7500X3D is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Ryzen 5 7500X3D worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 77/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i7-3960X and Ryzen 5 7500X3D?expand_more

Performance: Core i7-3960X scores 10/100, Ryzen 5 7500X3D scores 77/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i7-3960X or Ryzen 5 7500X3D bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i7-3960X or Ryzen 5 7500X3D?expand_more

The Ryzen 5 7500X3D is the stronger pick at 77/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.