Key Differences
In short — Core i7-7820HQ 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 i7-7820HQ is 1877 days newer than Core i7-3960X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7820HQ
- Performs up to 6% better in Remnant II than Core i7-3960X - 86 vs 81 FPS
- Consumes up to 65% less energy than Intel Core i7-3960X - 45 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3960X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3960X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-7820HQ - 12 vs 8 threads
Remnant II
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
FPS
81
94%
Value, $/FPS
$3.57/FPS
100%
Price, $
$289.2
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $289.2 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 77 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Mobile • Jan 3rd, 2017
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-7820HQ | vs | Intel Core i7-3960X |
---|---|---|
Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Nov 14th, 2011 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge E |
Intel BGA 1440 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 6 |
8 | Threads | 12 |
2.9 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
3.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
45 W | TDP | 130 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
29.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
Intel HD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |