Key Differences
In short — Core i3-7350K outperforms Core i9-7960X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-7350K is 241 days older than Core i9-7960X.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-7960X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-7350K - 32 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-7350K
- Performs up to 2% better in Dirt 5 than Core i9-7960X - 183 vs 180 FPS
- Consumes up to 64% less energy than Intel Core i9-7960X - 60 vs 165 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-7960X doesn't have integrated graphics
Dirt 5
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Core i9-7960X
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2017
Core i3-7350K
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-7960X | vs | Intel Core i3-7350K |
|---|---|---|
Sep 1st, 2017 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
| Core i9 | Collection | Core i3 |
| Skylake | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
16 | Cores | 2 |
32 | Threads | 4 |
| 2.8 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.2 GHz |
| 4.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
| 165 W | TDP | 60 W |
| 14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
| 28.0x | Multiplier | 42.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 630 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
