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AvailabilityMSRP in USD: $425
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Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i7-8086K 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 i7-8086K is 2395 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-3960X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-8086K
- Performs up to 5% better in Forza Horizon 4 than Core i7-3960X - 316 vs 300 FPS
- Up to 14% cheaper than Core i7-3960X - $260.0 vs $301.24
- Up to 18% better value when playing Forza Horizon 4 than Core i7-3960X - $0.82 vs $1.0 per FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3960X doesn't have integrated graphics
Forza Horizon 4
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1920 x 1080
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Intel Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition Hexa-Core Processor 3.3 GHz 15 MB Cache LGA 2011 - BX80619I73960X
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Core i7-8086K
Desktop • Jun 5th, 2018
FPS
316
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.82/FPS
100%
Price, $
$260
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Intel Core i7-8086K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 5.0 GHz unlocked LGA 1151 300 Series 95W
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TOP 5 Games
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Core i7-3960X
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Core i7-8086K
Desktop • Jun 5th, 2018
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-3960X | vs | Intel Core i7-8086K |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 14th, 2011 | Release Date | Jun 5th, 2018 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 40th |
| Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 6 | Cores | 6 |
| 12 | Threads | 12 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.0 GHz |
| 3.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
| 130 W | TDP | Not Available |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
| 33.0x | Multiplier | 40.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
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