Key Differences
In short — Core i9-14900K outperforms Core i7-3960X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-14900K is 4355 days newer than Core i7-3960X.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-14900K
- Performs up to 26% better in Saints Row than Core i7-3960X - 189 vs 150 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-3960X - 32 vs 12 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3960X doesn't have integrated graphics
Saints Row
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
FPS
150
79%
Value, $/FPS
$2.33/FPS
100%
Price, $
$350
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $350 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 122 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-3960X | vs | Intel Core i9-14900K |
---|---|---|
Nov 14th, 2011 | Release Date | Oct 17th, 2023 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i9 |
Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Raptor Lake |
Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 24 |
12 | Threads | 32 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
3.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 6.0 GHz |
130 W | TDP | Not Available |
32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |