Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-6400 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 i5-6400 is 1326 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-3960X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3960X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-6400 - 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-6400
- Performs up to 54% better in Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered than Core i7-3960X - 86 vs 56 FPS
- Up to 77% cheaper than Core i7-3960X - $79.0 vs $350.0
- Up to 85% better value when playing Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered than Core i7-3960X - $0.92 vs $6.25 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
Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
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Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015
FPS
86
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.92/FPS
100%
Price, $
$79
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-3960X | vs | Intel Core i5-6400 |
---|---|---|
Nov 14th, 2011 | Release Date | Jul 2nd, 2015 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Skylake |
Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.7 GHz |
3.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
130 W | TDP | 65 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 27.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | HD Graphics 530 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |