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Key Differences
In short — Core i7-8809G 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 i7-8809G is 2271 days newer than Core i7-3960X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-8809G
- Performs up to 11% better in Total War: WARHAMMER III than Core i7-3960X - 174 vs 157 FPS
- 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 i7-8809G - 12 vs 8 threads
Total War: WARHAMMER III
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i7-3960X
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
FPS
157
90%
Value, $/FPS
$1.88/FPS
100%
Price, $
$295.16
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition Hexa-Core Processor 3.3 GHz 15 MB Cache LGA 2011 - BX80619I73960X
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i7-8809G
Mobile • Feb 1st, 2018
Core i7-3960X
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-8809G | vs | Intel Core i7-3960X |
|---|---|---|
Feb 1st, 2018 | Release Date | Nov 14th, 2011 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Kaby Lake G | Codename | Sandy Bridge E |
| Intel BGA 2270 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 6 |
| 8 | Threads | 12 |
| 3.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
4.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
| Not Available | TDP | 130 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
| 31.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
Radeon RX Vega M GH | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
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