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Core i7-3960X vs Core i7-10700KF

Core i7-3960X vs Core i7-10700KF: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i7-3960X

3.3 GHz | 6-core

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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 i7-10700KF

3.8 GHz | 8-core

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Intel Core i7-10700KF Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.1 GHz Unlocked Without Processor Graphics LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series chipset) 125W

Buy for $208.99 on Amazon

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Updated 6046 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-3960X

3.3 GHz | 6-core

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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 i7-10700KF

3.8 GHz | 8-core

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Intel Core i7-10700KF Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.1 GHz Unlocked Without Processor Graphics LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series chipset) 125W

Buy for $208.99 on Amazon

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Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i7-10700KF 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 i7-10700KF is 3090 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-3960X.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-10700KF

  • Performs up to 12% better in Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 than Core i7-3960X - 193 vs 172 FPS
  • Up to 31% cheaper than Core i7-3960X - $208.99 vs $301.24
  • Up to 38% better value when playing Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 than Core i7-3960X - $1.08 vs $1.75 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
This is a free version of Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0.
Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Extreme

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

Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011


FPS

172

89%

Value, $/FPS

$1.75/FPS

61%

Price, $

$301.24

69%

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 6045 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-10700KF Logo
Core i7-10700KF

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


FPS

193

100%

Value, $/FPS

$1.08/FPS

100%

Price, $

$208.99

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i7-10700KF Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.1 GHz Unlocked Without Processor Graphics LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series chipset) 125W

Buy for $208.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 6046 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Extreme

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Core i7-3960X

Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011

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Core i7-10700KF

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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

Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011


Single-Core

690

40%

Multi-Core

3358

41%

Intel Core i7-10700KF Logo
Core i7-10700KF

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


Single-Core

1700

100%

Multi-Core

8083

100%

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Intel Core i7-3960X

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Intel Core i7-10700KF

Nov 14th, 2011Release Date
Apr 30th, 2020
Core i7CollectionCore i7
Sandy Bridge ECodenameComet Lake
Intel Socket 2011SocketIntel Socket 1200
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores
8
12Threads
16
3.3 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.8 GHz
3.9 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
5.1 GHz
130 WTDP
125 W
32 nmProcess Size
14 nm
33.0xMultiplier
38.0x
NoneIntegrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

Builds Using Core i7-3960X or Core i7-10700KF

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0, 1920 x 1080, Extreme

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