Key Differences
In short — Core i7-3960X outperforms Core i3-2350M on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-3960X is 44 days newer than Core i3-2350M.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-2350M
- Consumes up to 73% less energy than Intel Core i7-3960X - 35 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3960X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3960X
- Performs up to 2% better in Fortnite than Core i3-2350M - 216 vs 211 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-2350M - 12 vs 4 threads
Fortnite
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
FPS
216
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.62/FPS
100%
Price, $
$350
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Mobile • Oct 1st, 2011
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-2350M | vs | Intel Core i7-3960X |
---|---|---|
Oct 1st, 2011 | Release Date | Nov 14th, 2011 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i7 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Sandy Bridge E |
Intel Socket G2 (988B) | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 6 |
4 | Threads | 12 |
2.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
35 W | TDP | 130 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
23.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |