Key Differences
In short — Core i9-14900KF 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 i9-14900KF is 4355 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-3960X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3960X
- Up to 43% cheaper than Core i9-14900KF - $301.24 vs $530.97
- Up to 28% better value when playing Saints Row than Core i9-14900KF - $2.01 vs $2.81 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i9-14900KF
- 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
Saints Row
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
FPS
150
79%
Value, $/FPS
$2.01/FPS
100%
Price, $
$301.24
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $301.24 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 177 minutes ago
Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023
FPS
189
100%
Value, $/FPS
$2.81/FPS
71%
Price, $
$530.97
56%
FPS Winner
Buy for $530.97 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 176 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 i9-14900KF |
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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 | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |