The Core i9-9980XE is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-3960X, however, it's a slightly worse value for money, as it's $411.63 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-9980XE
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 36 vs 12 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-3960X
- Up to 56% cheaper – $323.56 vs $735.19
- A slightly better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 21% less energy – 130 vs 165 Watts
Core i9-9980XE vs Core i7-3960X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-9980XE
Oct 19th, 2018
Average FPS
155
100%
Min 1% FPS
116
100%
Price, $
$735.19
44%
Value, $/FPS
$4.74/FPS
48%
Core i7-3960X
Nov 14th, 2011
Average FPS
142
92%
Min 1% FPS
106
91%
Price, $
$323.56
100%
Value, $/FPS
$2.27/FPS
100%
Core i9-9980XE 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 i9-9980XE vs Core i7-3960X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-9980XE vs Core i7-3960X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-9980XE
Oct 19th, 2018
Cores
18-core
100%
L3 Cache
24.75 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
91%
Turbo Frequency
4.5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i7-3960X
Nov 14th, 2011
Cores
6-core
33%
L3 Cache
15 MB
61%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
87%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
60%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-9980XE | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-3960X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 19th, 2018 | Release Date | Nov 14th, 2011 |
| $1,979.00 | MSRP | $990.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
| Skylake-X | Codename | Sandy Bridge-E |
| 165 W | Power Consumption | 130 W |
| Performance | ||
18 | Cores | 6 |
36 | Threads | 12 |
| 3.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
4.5 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.9 GHz |
24.75 MB | L3 Cache | 15 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
