The Core i7-3960X is a low-tier desktop gaming CPU released on Nov 14, 2011. It's currently in stock for $272.87, so it's a lower value for money.
| Nov 14th, 2011 | $990.00 | 130 W | 6/12 | 3.3 GHz | 3.9 GHz |
| Release Date | MSRP | TDP | Cores/Threads | Base | Turbo |
|---|
Core i7-3960X Specifications
The CPU's core specifications
The CPU's core specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Release Date | Nov 14th, 2011 |
| MSRP | $990.00 |
| Segment | Desktop |
| Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
| Codename | Sandy Bridge E |
| Power Consumption | 130 W |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Cores | 6 |
| Threads | 12 |
| Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
| Turbo Frequency | 3.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 15 MB |
| Other Features | |
|---|---|
| RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| Integrated GPU | No |
| Overclockable | Yes |
Core i7-3960X in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
Add a Game
Select Settings
Core i7-3960X Alternatives
Users also choose these CPUs
Users also choose these CPUs
211 FPS+23%
$1.04/FPS
Buy on Amazon
$219.00
In Stock
-20% cheaper
218 FPS+27%
$0.95/FPS
Buy on Amazon
$207.98
In Stock
-24% cheaper
221 FPS+29%
$1.44/FPS
Buy on Amazon
$275.26
In Stock
+1% more
213 FPS+25%
$1.48/FPS
Buy on Amazon
$244.00
In Stock
-11% cheaper
215 FPS+26%
$0.92/FPS
Buy on Amazon
$184.98
In Stock
-32% cheaper
203 FPS+19%
$0.84/FPS
Buy on Amazon
$173.50
In Stock
-36% cheaper
197 FPS+15%
$1.46/FPS
Buy on Amazon
$289.00
In Stock
+6% more
203 FPS+19%
$1.28/FPS
Buy on Amazon
$259.95
In Stock
-5% cheaper
221 FPS+29%
$1.42/FPS
Buy on Amazon
$295.00
In Stock
+8% more
210 FPS+23%
$0.89/FPS
Buy on Amazon
$187.95
In Stock
-31% cheaper
Core i7-3960X vs Other CPUs
The most compared CPUs against the Core i7-3960X
The most compared CPUs against the Core i7-3960X
Core i7-3960X
$272.87
vs
Core i7-12700K
$219.00
Core i7-3960X
$272.87
vs
Ryzen 5 7600X
$207.98
Core i7-3960X
$272.87
vs
Ryzen 7 7700X
$275.26
Core i7-3960X
$272.87
vs
Core i9-12900K
$244.00
Core i7-3960X
$272.87
vs
Ryzen 5 7600
$184.98
Core i7-3960X
$272.87
vs
Ryzen 7 5800X
$173.50
Core i7-3960X
$272.87
vs
Ryzen 7 5700X3D
$289.00
Core i7-3960X
$272.87
vs
Ryzen 9 5900X
$259.95
Core i7-3960X
$272.87
vs
Core i7-14700KF
$295.00
Core i7-3960X
$272.87
vs
Core i7-12700KF
$187.95
CPUs Compared for Gaming
Add a CPU
Click to Select a CPU
vs
Add a CPU
Click to Select a CPU
Found 1155 CPUs
Popularity
Processor
Performance
Price
Value
Core i7-10700KF
8 Cores @ 3.8 GHz
$253.95
Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0
Core i5-14500
14 Cores @ 2.6 GHz
$246.97
Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0
Core i9-14900
24 Cores @ 2 GHz
$560.00
Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0
Core i7-7700
4 Cores @ 3.6 GHz
$102.50
Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0
Core i5-10600KF
6 Cores @ 4.1 GHz
$117.99
Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0
Core i7-9700KF
8 Cores @ 3.6 GHz
$225.00
Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0
Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
12 Cores @ 3.5 GHz
$225.10
Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0
FX-8300
8 Cores @ 3.3 GHz
$106.06
Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0
Core i9-10900K
10 Cores @ 3.7 GHz
$515.00
Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0
Core i7-9700
8 Cores @ 3 GHz
$219.00
Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0
Core i9-7900X
10 Cores @ 3.3 GHz
$325.00
Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0
Core i3-8100
4 Cores @ 3.6 GHz
$99.00
Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0