The Core i9-9980HK 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 i9-9980HK
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 65% less energy – 45 vs 130 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i7-3960X
The Core i9-9980HK is better in every way
Core i9-9980HK vs Core i7-3960X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-9980HK
Apr 23rd, 2019
Average FPS
186
100%
Min 1% FPS
123
100%
Price, $
Out of Stock
Value, $/FPS
Not Available
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Core i7-3960X
Nov 14th, 2011
Average FPS
171
92%
Min 1% FPS
115
93%
Price, $
$279.02
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.63/FPS
100%
Core i9-9980HK vs Core i7-3960X in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-9980HK vs Core i7-3960X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-9980HK vs Core i7-3960X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-9980HK
Apr 23rd, 2019
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
16 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.4 GHz
73%
Turbo Frequency
5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i7-3960X
Nov 14th, 2011
Cores
6-core
75%
L3 Cache
15 MB
94%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
78%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
60%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-9980HK | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-3960X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 23rd, 2019 | Release Date | Nov 14th, 2011 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $990.00 |
Laptop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel BGA 1440 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
| Kaby Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge E |
45 W | Power Consumption | 130 W |
| Performance | ||
8 | Cores | 6 |
16 | Threads | 12 |
| 2.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
5.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.9 GHz |
16 MB | L3 Cache | 15 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
UHD 630 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
