The Core i9-7960X is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-3960X. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i9-7960X
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 32 vs 12 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-3960X
- Consumes up to 21% less energy – 130 vs 165 Watts
Core i9-7960X vs Core i7-3960X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-7960X
Sep 1st, 2017
Average FPS
184
100%
Min 1% FPS
122
100%
Price, $
Out of Stock
Value, $/FPS
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Core i7-3960X
Nov 14th, 2011
Average FPS
171
93%
Min 1% FPS
115
94%
Price, $
$263.89
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.54/FPS
100%
Core i9-7960X vs Core i7-3960X in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-7960X vs Core i7-3960X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-7960X vs Core i7-3960X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-7960X
Sep 1st, 2017
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
22 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.8 GHz
85%
Turbo Frequency
4.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i7-3960X
Nov 14th, 2011
Cores
6-core
38%
L3 Cache
15 MB
68%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
93%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
60%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-7960X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-3960X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Sep 1st, 2017 | Release Date | Nov 14th, 2011 |
| $1,699.00 | MSRP | $990.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
| Skylake | Codename | Sandy Bridge E |
| 165 W | Power Consumption | 130 W |
| Performance | ||
16 | Cores | 6 |
32 | Threads | 12 |
| 2.8 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
4.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.9 GHz |
22 MB | L3 Cache | 15 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
