Key Differences
In short — Core i9-9960X outperforms the cheaper Core i7-3930K on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-9960X is 2531 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-3930K.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-9960X
- Performs up to 2% better in Monster Hunter: World than Core i7-3930K - 257 vs 251 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-3930K - 32 vs 12 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3930K
- Up to 82% cheaper than Core i9-9960X - $269.5 vs $1499.99
- Consumes up to 21% less energy than Intel Core i9-9960X - 130 vs 165 Watts
Monster Hunter: World
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
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Resolution
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Game Graphics
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Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Single-Core
606
43.97677793904209%
Multi-Core
2961
29.6277766659996%
Intel Core i9-9960X | vs | Intel Core i7-3930K |
---|---|---|
Oct 19th, 2018 | Release Date | Nov 14th, 2011 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i7 |
Skylake | Codename | Sandy Bridge E |
Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
16 | Cores | 6 |
32 | Threads | 12 |
3.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
4.4 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
165 W | TDP | 130 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
31.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |