Valorant
1440p@144Hz·18:24 played
Player_3b2238·10h ago
Public
257
FPSAverage
195
FPS1% Low
42%/53°C
59%/57°C
32 GB
49%usage
Core i7-960 vs Core i7-3770
The Core i7-960 is slower than the Core i7-3770 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Core i7-9605% Score
Core i7-377010% Score
- Up to 23% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 2 years and 7 months newer
- Available for $278
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
LGA1366
Sockethelp
LGA1155Bloomfield
Codenamehelp
Ivy BridgeDesktop
Segmenthelp
DesktopNo Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
Intel HD 4000DDR3
RAMhelp
1600 MHz (DDR3)Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i7-960 or Core i7-3770?expand_more
The Core i7-960. It's 100% faster than the Core i7-3770 on average across 100+ games, scoring 5/100 vs 10/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core i7-960 than Core i7-3770?expand_more
100% 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 i7-960 or Core i7-3770?expand_more
The Core i7-960 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Core i7-960 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 5/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Core i7-960 and Core i7-3770?expand_more
Performance: Core i7-960 scores 5/100, Core i7-3770 scores 10/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Core i7-960 or Core i7-3770 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 i7-960 or Core i7-3770?expand_more
The Core i7-960 is the stronger pick at 5/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
Popular Comparisons
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