Key Differences
In short — Core i9-10900K outperforms the cheaper Core i7-3960X on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-3960X is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-10900K is 3090 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-3960X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3960X
- Up to 32% cheaper than Core i9-10900K - $301.24 vs $440.0
- Up to 27% better value when playing Fortnite than Core i9-10900K - $1.39 vs $1.9 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i9-10900K
- Performs up to 7% better in Fortnite than Core i7-3960X - 231 vs 216 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 - 20 vs 12 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3960X doesn't have integrated graphics
Fortnite
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
FPS
216
93%
Value, $/FPS
$1.39/FPS
100%
Price, $
$301.24
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $301.24 on Amazon
In Stock
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Buy for $440 on Amazon
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-3960X | vs | Intel Core i9-10900K |
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Nov 14th, 2011 | Release Date | Apr 30th, 2020 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i9 |
Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Comet Lake |
Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 10 |
12 | Threads | 20 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
3.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.3 GHz |
130 W | TDP | 125 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |