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Key Differences
In short — Ryzen 5 5600X outperforms the more expensive Core i7-3960X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Ryzen 5 5600X is 3279 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-3960X.
Advantages of AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
- Performs up to 13% better in DOOM Eternal than Core i7-3960X - 518 vs 459 FPS
- Up to 70% cheaper than Core i7-3960X - $105.0 vs $350.0
- Consumes up to 50% less energy than Intel Core i7-3960X - 65 vs 130 Watts
DOOM Eternal
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Nightmare
Intel Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition Hexa-Core Processor 3.3 GHz 15 MB Cache LGA 2011 - BX80619I73960X
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 6-core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Nightmare
Core i7-3960X
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Ryzen 5 5600X
Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i7-3960X
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Single-Core
690
32.98279158699809%
Multi-Core
3358
38.78045963737152%
Intel Core i7-3960X | vs | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 14th, 2011 | Release Date | Nov 5th, 2020 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Ryzen 5 |
| Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Vermeer |
| Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 6 | Cores | 6 |
| 12 | Threads | 12 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
| 3.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.6 GHz |
| 130 W | TDP | 65 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 7 nm |
| 33.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
Builds Using Core i7-3960X or Ryzen 5 5600X
DOOM Eternal, 1920 x 1080, Nightmare
214 FPS
$5.6/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060
Ryzen 5 5600X
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$1,199
In Stock
214 FPS
$4.34/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060
Ryzen 5 5600X
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$929
In Stock
214 FPS
$4.32/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060
Ryzen 5 5600X
32 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$924.99
In Stock
191 FPS
$4.71/FPS
GeForce RTX 3060
Ryzen 5 5600X
16 GB, N/A Storage
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$899.99
In Stock
301 FPS
$4.49/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070
Ryzen 5 5600X
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$1,349.99
In Stock
214 FPS
$5.14/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060
Ryzen 5 5600X
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$1,099
In Stock
214 FPS
$4.15/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060
Ryzen 5 5600X
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$889
In Stock
214 FPS
$5.84/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060
Ryzen 5 5600X
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$1,249.99
In Stock
214 FPS
$3.97/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060
Ryzen 5 5600X
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$849
In Stock
191 FPS
$4.19/FPS
GeForce RTX 3060
Ryzen 5 5600X
16 GB, N/A Storage
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$799.99
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