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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i7-860S vs Core i7-960

The Core i7-860S is slightly slower than the Core i7-960 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 2% faster on average across 100+ games

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

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Fortnite2017

Core i7-860S

332FPS

Core i7-960

332FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i7-860S

208FPS

Core i7-960

208FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i7-860S

111FPS

Core i7-960

113FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i7-860S

182FPS

Core i7-960

182FPS

Valorant2020

Core i7-860S

538FPS

Core i7-960

538FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i7-860S

577FPS

Core i7-960

577FPS

Overwatch 22023

531FPS

530FPS

336FPS

341FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Core i7-860S

Core i7-960

Core i7-960 ranks 1 points higher.

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8 MB

8 MB

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Core i7-860S

2.533 GHz

Core i7-960

3.2 GHz

Core i7-960 has a 26% higher base clock.

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Core i7-860S

3.466 GHz

Core i7-960

3.466 GHz

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Core i7-860S

82W

Core i7-960

130W

Core i7-860S draws 48W less power.

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Core i7-860S

Core i7-960

$150.00

Core i7-860SCore i7-960

LGA1156

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LGA1366

Lynnfield

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Bloomfield

Desktop

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Desktop

No Integrated Graphics

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No Integrated Graphics

DDR3

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DDR3

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i7-860S or Core i7-960?expand_more

Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or platform compatibility.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i7-860S or Core i7-960?expand_more

They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i7-860S and Core i7-960?expand_more

Performance: Core i7-860S scores 4/100, Core i7-960 scores 5/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i7-860S or Core i7-960 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 i7-860S or Core i7-960?expand_more

Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.