Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i7-7740X 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 i7-7740X is 2051 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 i7-7740X - 12 vs 8 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7740X
- Performs up to 7% better in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II than Core i7-3960X - 208 vs 194 FPS
- Up to 37% cheaper than Core i7-3960X - $189.0 vs $301.24
- Up to 41% better value when playing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II than Core i7-3960X - $0.91 vs $1.55 per FPS
- Consumes up to 14% less energy than Intel Core i7-3960X - 112 vs 130 Watts
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Extreme
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Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
FPS
208
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.91/FPS
100%
Price, $
$189
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Extreme
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-3960X | vs | Intel Core i7-7740X |
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Nov 14th, 2011 | Release Date | Jun 26th, 2017 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Kaby Lake |
Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
3.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.5 GHz |
130 W | TDP | 112 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 43.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |