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Key Differences
In short — Ryzen Threadripper 3960X 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 3960X is 2933 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-3960X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3960X
- Up to 76% cheaper than Ryzen Threadripper 3960X - $295.16 vs $1234.02
- Up to 73% better value when playing Apex Legends than Ryzen Threadripper 3960X - $1.12 vs $4.13 per FPS
- Consumes up to 54% less energy than AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X - 130 vs 280 Watts
Advantages of AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
- Performs up to 13% better in Apex Legends than Core i7-3960X - 299 vs 264 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-3960X - 48 vs 12 threads
Apex Legends
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Core i7-3960X
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
FPS
264
88%
Value, $/FPS
$1.12/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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In Stock
Updated 169 minutes ago
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
Desktop • Nov 25th, 2019
FPS
299
100%
Value, $/FPS
$4.13/FPS
27%
Price, $
$1234.02
23%
FPS Winner
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X 24-Core, 48-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor
Buy for $1,234.02 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 169 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Core i7-3960X
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
Desktop • Nov 25th, 2019
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-3960X | vs | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 14th, 2011 | Release Date | Nov 25th, 2019 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Ryzen Threadripper |
| Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Castle Peak |
| Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | AMD Socket TRX4 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 6 | Cores | 24 |
| 12 | Threads | 48 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
| 3.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.5 GHz |
130 W | TDP | 280 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 7 nm |
| 33.0x | Multiplier | 38.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
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