Key Differences
In short — Core i3-4370 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 i3-4370 is 980 days newer than Core i7-3960X.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-4370
- Performs up to 5% better in F1 22 than Core i7-3960X - 272 vs 259 FPS
- Consumes up to 58% less energy than Intel Core i7-3960X - 54 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 i3-4370 - 12 vs 4 threads
F1 22
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
FPS
259
95.22058823529412%
Value, $/FPS
$1.35/FPS
100%
Price, $
$350
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $350 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 36713 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Desktop • Jul 21st, 2014
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-4370 | vs | Intel Core i7-3960X |
---|---|---|
Jul 21st, 2014 | Release Date | Nov 14th, 2011 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i7 |
Haswell | Codename | Sandy Bridge E |
Intel Socket 1150 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 6 |
4 | Threads | 12 |
3.8 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
54 W | TDP | 130 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
38.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
Intel HD 4600 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |