Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-12600KF 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 i5-12600KF is 3643 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-3960X.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600KF
- Performs up to 9% better in Metro Exodus than Core i7-3960X - 152 vs 140 FPS
- Up to 49% cheaper than Core i7-3960X - $152.66 vs $301.24
- Up to 53% better value when playing Metro Exodus than Core i7-3960X - $1.0 vs $2.15 per FPS
- Consumes up to 4% less energy than Intel Core i7-3960X - 125 vs 130 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-3960X - 16 vs 12 threads
Metro Exodus
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Extreme
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Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
152
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1/FPS
100%
Price, $
$152.66
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Extreme
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-3960X | vs | Intel Core i5-12600KF |
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Nov 14th, 2011 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 10 |
12 | Threads | 16 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
3.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.9 GHz |
130 W | TDP | 125 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |