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AvailabilityMSRP in USD: $409
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Key Differences
In short — Core i7-14700K outperforms the cheaper Core i7-3960X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-14700K is 4355 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-3960X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3960X
- Up to 6% cheaper than Core i7-14700K - $350.0 vs $373.99
Advantages of Intel Core i7-14700K
- Performs up to 53% better in Dota 2 than Core i7-3960X - 269 vs 176 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-3960X - 28 vs 12 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3960X doesn't have integrated graphics
Dota 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Best Looking
Intel Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition Hexa-Core Processor 3.3 GHz 15 MB Cache LGA 2011 - BX80619I73960X
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Intel® Core™ i7-14700K New Gaming Desktop Processor 20 cores (8 P-cores + 12 E-cores) with Integrated Graphics - Unlocked
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Best Looking
Core i7-3960X
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Core i7-14700K
Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i7-3960X
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Single-Core
690
23.477373256209592%
Multi-Core
3358
17.38365170575141%
Intel Core i7-3960X | vs | Intel Core i7-14700K |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 14th, 2011 | Release Date | Oct 17th, 2023 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Raptor Lake |
| Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 6 | Cores | 20 |
| 12 | Threads | 28 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
| 3.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.6 GHz |
| 130 W | TDP | Not Available |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
| 33.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
Builds Using Core i7-3960X or Core i7-14700K
Dota 2, 1920 x 1080, Best Looking
255 FPS
$6.86/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
Core i7-14700K
32 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$1,749
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255 FPS
$6.66/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
Core i7-14700K
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$1,699
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269 FPS
$8.17/FPS
GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
Core i7-14700K
32 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$2,199
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255 FPS
$6.67/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
Core i7-14700K
32 GB, 2 TB SSD
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$1,699.99
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269 FPS
$11.52/FPS
GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
Core i7-14700K
32 GB, N/A Storage
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$3,099.99
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225 FPS
$11.82/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB
Core i7-14700K
16 GB, 2 TB SSD + 14 TB HDD
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$2,659
In Stock
259 FPS
$9.27/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
Core i7-14700K
32 GB, N/A Storage
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$2,399.99
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225 FPS
$11.55/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16 GB
Core i7-14700K
64 GB, N/A Storage
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$2,599
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269 FPS
$12.64/FPS
GeForce RTX 4090
Core i7-14700K
64 GB, N/A Storage
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$3,399.99
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225 FPS
$12.11/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB
Core i7-14700K
64 GB, 2 TB SSD + 12 TB HDD
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$2,725
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