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The Core i7-4960X is at least 2x slower gaming CPU than the Ryzen 5 3500X. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

Advantages of the Core i7-4960X

  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 6 threads

Advantages of the Ryzen 5 3500X

  • At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
  • Consumes up to 50% less energy65 vs 130 Watts

Core i7-4960X vs Ryzen 5 3500X

The CPU's performance in selected game and settings

Intel Core i7-4960X Logo

Core i7-4960X

Sep 3rd, 2013


Average FPS

185

90%

Min 1% FPS

128

91%

Price, $

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Core i7-4960X vs Ryzen 5 3500X in My Games

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Ultra

1920x1080

+2

Average FPS

Average FPS

Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

Very High

1920x1080

+3

Average FPS

Average FPS

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

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

High

1920x1080

+1

Average FPS

Average FPS

Valorant

Valorant

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Synthetic Benchmarks

The Core i7-4960X vs Ryzen 5 3500X in synthetic CPU benchmarks

Intel Core i7-4960X Logo

Core i7-4960X

Sep 3rd, 2013


Geekbench 6 Single-Core

665

42%

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

3154

52%

AMD Ryzen 5 3500X Logo

Ryzen 5 3500X

Sep 24th, 2019


Geekbench 6 Single-Core

1587

100%

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

6068

100%

Performance Specifications

The Core i7-4960X vs Ryzen 5 3500X in core CPU performance specifications

Intel Core i7-4960X Logo

Core i7-4960X

Sep 3rd, 2013


Cores

6-core

100%

L3 Cache

15 MB

47%


Base Frequency

3.6 GHz

100%

Turbo Frequency

4 GHz

98%

Max. DDR3 RAM Speed

MHz

AMD Ryzen 5 3500X Logo

Ryzen 5 3500X

Sep 24th, 2019


Cores

6-core

100%

L3 Cache

32 MB

100%


Base Frequency

3.6 GHz

100%

Turbo Frequency

4.1 GHz

100%

Max. DDR4 RAM Speed

3200 MHz

100%

Specifications

Comparison of all specifications

Intel Core i7-4960X Logo

Core i7-4960X

Specifications

Comparison of all specifications

AMD Ryzen 5 3500X Logo

Ryzen 5 3500X

General
Sep 3rd, 2013Release Date
Sep 24th, 2019
Not AvailableMSRPNot Available
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
Intel Socket 2011SocketAMD Socket AM4
Ivy Bridge-ECodenameMatisse
130 WPower Consumption
65 W
Performance
6Cores6
12
Threads6
3.6 GHzBase Frequency3.6 GHz
4.0 GHzTurbo Frequency
4.1 GHz
15 MBL3 Cache
32 MB
Other Features
DDR3RAMDDR4 @ 3200 MHz
NoIntegrated GraphicsNo
YesOverclockableYes

Core i7-4960X and Ryzen 5 3500X vs Other CPUs

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