Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-12600 outperforms the more expensive Core i7-3960X on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-12600 is 3725 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-3960X.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600
- Performs up to 40% better in New World than Core i7-3960X - 141 vs 101 FPS
- Up to 9% cheaper than Core i7-3960X - $273.49 vs $301.24
- Up to 35% better value when playing New World than Core i7-3960X - $1.94 vs $2.98 per FPS
- Consumes up to 50% less energy than Intel Core i7-3960X - 65 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3960X doesn't have integrated graphics
New World
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
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Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
FPS
141
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.94/FPS
100%
Price, $
$273.49
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-3960X | vs | Intel Core i5-12600 |
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Nov 14th, 2011 | Release Date | Jan 25th, 2022 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 6 |
12 | Threads | 12 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
3.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.8 GHz |
130 W | TDP | 65 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |