Key Differences
In short — Core i3-1005G1 outperforms Core i7-3960X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-1005G1 is 2817 days newer than Core i7-3960X.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-1005G1
- Performs up to 15% better in Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege than Core i7-3960X - 543 vs 472 FPS
- Consumes up to 88% less energy than Intel Core i7-3960X - 15 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3960X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3960X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-1005G1 - 12 vs 4 threads
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
FPS
472
86%
Value, $/FPS
$0.63/FPS
100%
Price, $
$295.16
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $295.16 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 18 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Mobile • Aug 1st, 2019
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-1005G1 | vs | Intel Core i7-3960X |
---|---|---|
Aug 1st, 2019 | Release Date | Nov 14th, 2011 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i7 |
Ice Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge E |
Intel BGA 1526 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 6 |
4 | Threads | 12 |
1.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
3.4 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
15 W | TDP | 130 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
12.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
UHD Graphics | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |