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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i7-4960HQ vs Ryzen 7 9800X3D

The Core i7-4960HQ is much slower than the Ryzen 7 9800X3D on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 181% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 11 years and 4 months newer
Available for $589.97

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

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Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i7-4960HQ

200FPS

Ryzen 7 9800X3D

233FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i7-4960HQ

189FPS

Ryzen 7 9800X3D

558FPS

Overwatch 22023

517FPS

615FPS

492FPS

869FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i7-4960HQ

325FPS

Ryzen 7 9800X3D

264FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i7-4960HQ

598FPS

Ryzen 7 9800X3D

1005FPS

Valorant2020

Core i7-4960HQ

570FPS

Ryzen 7 9800X3D

962FPS

Dota 22013

Core i7-4960HQ

181FPS

Ryzen 7 9800X3D

419FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Core i7-4960HQ

27%

Ryzen 7 9800X3D

95%

Ryzen 7 9800X3D ranks 68 points higher.

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Core i7-4960HQ

Ryzen 7 9800X3D

Ryzen 7 9800X3D has 4 more cores.

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Core i7-4960HQ

Ryzen 7 9800X3D

Ryzen 7 9800X3D has 8 more threads.

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Core i7-4960HQ

8 MB

Ryzen 7 9800X3D

96 MB

Ryzen 7 9800X3D has 88 MB more L3 cache.

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Core i7-4960HQ

2.6 GHz

Ryzen 7 9800X3D

4.7 GHz

Ryzen 7 9800X3D has a 81% higher base clock.

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Core i7-4960HQ

3.8 GHz

Ryzen 7 9800X3D

5.2 GHz

Ryzen 7 9800X3D boosts 37% higher.

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Core i7-4960HQ

47W

Ryzen 7 9800X3D

120W

Core i7-4960HQ draws 73W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i7-4960HQ

Ryzen 7 9800X3D

$589.97

Core i7-4960HQRyzen 7 9800X3D

Intel BGA 1364

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AM5

Crystalwell

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Granite Ridge

Mobile

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Desktop

Intel HD 5200

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Radeon Graphics

DDR3

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5600 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i7-4960HQ or Ryzen 7 9800X3D?expand_more

The Ryzen 7 9800X3D. It's 252% faster than the Core i7-4960HQ on average across 100+ games, scoring 95/100 vs 27/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Ryzen 7 9800X3D than Core i7-4960HQ?expand_more

252% 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 i7-4960HQ or Ryzen 7 9800X3D?expand_more

The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Ryzen 7 9800X3D worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 95/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i7-4960HQ and Ryzen 7 9800X3D?expand_more

Performance: Core i7-4960HQ scores 27/100, Ryzen 7 9800X3D scores 95/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i7-4960HQ or Ryzen 7 9800X3D 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 i7-4960HQ or Ryzen 7 9800X3D?expand_more

The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is the stronger pick at 95/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.