Processor comparison
Intel Core i7-3960X vs Intel Core i7-3910K
Intel
Intel Core i7-3960X
Intel Socket 2011
3300 MHz
6 cores
Nov 2011
DESKTOP
VS
Intel
Intel Core i7-3910K
Intel Socket 2011
3000 MHz
6 cores
Jul 2013
DESKTOP
Summary
Synthetic performance index
- Intel Core i7-3960X109%
- Intel Core i7-3910K100%
Relative performance
Single thread performance index
- Intel Core i7-3960X108%
- Intel Core i7-3910K100%
Relative performance
Multi thread performance index
- Intel Core i7-3960X109%
- Intel Core i7-3910K100%
Relative performance
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-3960X
- 8% higher single threaded performance.
- 9% higher multi threaded performance.
- Around 9% higher average synthetic performance.
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-3910K
- This is a newer product, it might have better application compatibility/performance (check features chart below).
Gaming
HWSpot recommends the Intel Core i7-3960X
Based on game and synthetic benchmarks, and theoretical specifications.
Productivity
No clear winner declared
Specifications
Features
| Intel Core i7-3960X | Intel Core i7-3910K |
|---|
| MMX | | |
| SSE | | |
| SSE2 | | |
| SSE3 | | |
| SSSE3 | | |
| SSE4.2 | | |
| AVX | | |
| EIST | | |
| Intel 64 | | |
| XD bit | | |
| VT-x | | |
| VT-d | | |
| Hyper-Threading | | |
| AES-NI | | |
Architecture
| Intel Core i7-3960X | Intel Core i7-3910K |
|---|
| Architecture | Intel_SandyBridge | Intel_SandyBridge |
| Market | Desktop | Desktop |
| Memory Support | DDR3 | DDR3 |
| Codename | Sandy Bridge-E | Sandy Bridge-E |
| Release Date | Nov 2011 | Jul 2013 |
Cores
| Intel Core i7-3960X | Intel Core i7-3910K |
|---|
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Threads | 12 | 12 |
| SMPs | 1 | 1 |
| Integrated Graphics | No | No |
Cache
| Intel Core i7-3960X | Intel Core i7-3910K |
|---|
| L1 Cache | 64 KB (per core) | 64 KB (per core) |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB (per core) | 256 KB (per core) |
| L3 Cache | 15360 KB (shared) | 12288 KB (shared) |
Physical
| Intel Core i7-3960X | Intel Core i7-3910K |
|---|
| Socket | Intel Socket 2011 | Intel Socket 2011 |
| Max Case Temp | 67°C | 67°C |
| Package | FC-LGA10 | FC-LGA10 |
| Die Size | 435mm² | 435mm² |
| Process | 32 nm | 32 nm |
Performance
| Intel Core i7-3960X | Intel Core i7-3910K |
|---|
| Cpu Frequency | 3300 MHz | 3000 MHz |
| Turbo Clock | 3900 MHz | 3600 MHz |
| Base Clock | 100 MHz | 100 MHz |
| Voltage | 1.35 V | 1.35 V |
| TDP | 130 W | 130 W |
Raw performance index
Raw single-thread performance estimation
- Intel Core i7-3960X3900 points
- Intel Core i7-3910K3600 points
Points - higher is better
Raw multi-thread performance estimation
- Intel Core i7-3960X23760 points
- Intel Core i7-3910K21600 points
Points - higher is better
Synthetic benchmarks
Cinebench R15 CPU Single 64Bit
- Intel Core i7-3960X159
- Intel Core i7-3910K (simulated)146.77
points - higher is better
Cinebench R15 CPU Multi 64Bit
- Intel Core i7-3960X1158
- Intel Core i7-3910K (simulated)1052.73
points - higher is better