Key Differences
In short — Core i3-14100 outperforms the more expensive Core i9-9960X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-14100 is 1907 days newer than the more expensive Core i9-9960X.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-9960X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-14100 - 32 vs 8 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-14100
- Performs up to 9% better in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II than Core i9-9960X - 222 vs 204 FPS
- Up to 91% cheaper than Core i9-9960X - $128.9 vs $1499.99
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-9960X doesn't have integrated graphics
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Extreme
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Extreme
Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018
Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-9960X | vs | Intel Core i3-14100 |
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Oct 19th, 2018 | Release Date | Jan 8th, 2024 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i3 |
Skylake | Codename | Raptor Lake |
Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
16 | Cores | 4 |
32 | Threads | 8 |
3.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
4.4 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.7 GHz |
165 W | TDP | Not Available |
14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
31.0x | Multiplier | 35.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |