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Core i7-3960X vs Ryzen Threadripper 2950X

Core i7-3960X vs Ryzen Threadripper 2950X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i7-3960X

3.3 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i7-3960X Logo
Intel Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition Hexa-Core Processor 3.3 GHz 15 MB Cache LGA 2011 - BX80619I73960X

Buy for $301.24 on Amazon

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Intel Core i7-3960X

3.3 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i7-3960X Logo
Intel Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition Hexa-Core Processor 3.3 GHz 15 MB Cache LGA 2011 - BX80619I73960X

Buy for $301.24 on Amazon

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Key Differences

In short — Ryzen Threadripper 2950X outperforms the cheaper Core i7-3960X on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-3960X is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Ryzen Threadripper 2950X is 2482 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-3960X.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-3960X

  • Up to 72% cheaper than Ryzen Threadripper 2950X - $301.24 vs $1075.0
  • Up to 70% better value when playing Overwatch 2 than Ryzen Threadripper 2950X - $0.92 vs $3.1 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 28% less energy than AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X - 130 vs 180 Watts

Advantages of AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X

  • Performs up to 6% better in Overwatch 2 than Core i7-3960X - 347 vs 326 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-3960X - 32 vs 12 threads
This is a free version of Overwatch 2.
Overwatch 2

Overwatch 2

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Epic

Intel Core i7-3960X Logo
Core i7-3960X

Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011


FPS

326

93%

Value, $/FPS

$0.92/FPS

100%

Price, $

$301.24

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition Hexa-Core Processor 3.3 GHz 15 MB Cache LGA 2011 - BX80619I73960X

Buy for $301.24 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 7472 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X Logo
Ryzen Threadripper 2950X

Desktop • Aug 31st, 2018


FPS

347

100%

Value, $/FPS

$3.1/FPS

29%

Price, $

$1075

28%

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X Processor (YD295XA8AFWOF)

Buy for $1,075 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 7473 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Epic

Intel Core i7-3960X Logo
Core i7-3960X

Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X Logo
Ryzen Threadripper 2950X

Desktop • Aug 31st, 2018

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-3960X Logo
Core i7-3960X

Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011


Single-Core

690

54%

Multi-Core

3358

40%

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X Logo
Ryzen Threadripper 2950X

Desktop • Aug 31st, 2018


Single-Core

1263

100%

Multi-Core

8338

100%

Intel Core i7-3960X Logo

Intel Core i7-3960X

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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X Logo

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X

Nov 14th, 2011Release Date
Aug 31st, 2018
Core i7CollectionRyzen Threadripper
Sandy Bridge ECodenameColfax
Intel Socket 2011SocketAMD Socket SP3r2
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores
16
12Threads
32
3.3 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.5 GHz
3.9 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.4 GHz
130 W
TDP180 W
32 nmProcess Size
12 nm
33.0xMultiplier
35.0x
NoneIntegrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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