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Key Differences
In short — Core i7-12700F 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 i7-12700F is 3704 days newer than Core i7-3960X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700F
- Performs up to 17% better in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt than Core i7-3960X - 183 vs 157 FPS
- Consumes up to 50% less energy than Intel Core i7-3960X - 65 vs 130 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-3960X - 20 vs 12 threads
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra+
Core i7-3960X
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
FPS
157
85%
Value, $/FPS
$1.88/FPS
100%
Price, $
$295.16
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition Hexa-Core Processor 3.3 GHz 15 MB Cache LGA 2011 - BX80619I73960X
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra+
Core i7-12700F
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Core i7-3960X
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-12700F | vs | Intel Core i7-3960X |
|---|---|---|
Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Nov 14th, 2011 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge E |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
12 | Cores | 6 |
20 | Threads | 12 |
| 2.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 130 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
| 21.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
Builds Using Core i7-12700F or Core i7-3960X
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, 1920 x 1080, Ultra+
83 FPS
$14.46/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060
Core i7-12700F
16 GB, N/A Storage
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$1,199.99
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100 FPS
$12.91/FPS
GeForce RTX 3070
Core i7-12700F
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$1,290.66
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83 FPS
$13.25/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060
Core i7-12700F
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$1,099.99
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143 FPS
$13.99/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
Core i7-12700F
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$1,999.99
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143 FPS
$11.19/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
Core i7-12700F
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$1,599.99
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120 FPS
$10.67/FPS
GeForce RTX 3080
Core i7-12700F
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$1,279.99
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83 FPS
$14.46/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060
Core i7-12700F
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$1,199.99
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71 FPS
$14.08/FPS
GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER
Core i7-12700F
32 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$999.99
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83 FPS
$15.42/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060
Core i7-12700F
16 GB, N/A Storage
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$1,279.99
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71 FPS
$18.59/FPS
GeForce RTX 3060
Core i7-12700F
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$1,319.99
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