i3-350M vs i9-7960X

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-7960X
2017
16 cores / 32 threads, 165 Watt
15.90
+2465%

Core i9-7960X outperforms Core i3-350M by a whopping 2465% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking4602976
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation2.280.04
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i9Intel Core i3
Power efficiency4.070.75
DesignerIntelIntel
ManufacturerIntelIntel
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2018)Arrandale (2010−2011)
Release date1 September 2017 (8 years ago)7 January 2010 (15 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,699$130

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i9-7960X has 5600% better value for money than i3-350M.

Performance to price scatter graph

Detailed specifications

Core i9-7960X and Core i3-350M basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads324
Base clock speed2.8 GHz2.26 GHz
Boost clock speed4.4 GHz0.27 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0DMI 1.0
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s1 × 2.5 GT/s
Multiplierno data17
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache22 MB (shared)3 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm32 nm
Die size484 mm281+114 mm2
Maximum core temperature98 °C90 °C for rPGA, 105 °C for BGA
Number of transistorsno data382+177 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-7960X and Core i3-350M compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1 (Uniprocessor)
SocketFCLGA2066BGA1288,PGA988
Power consumption (TDP)165 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-7960X and Core i3-350M. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2
AES-NI+-
FMA-+
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0-
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX+-
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Flex Memory Accessno data+
PAEno data36 Bit
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
FDIno data+
Fast Memory Accessno data+

Security technologies

Core i9-7960X and Core i3-350M technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data-
EDB++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-7960X and Core i3-350M are enumerated here.

VT-d+-
VT-x++
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-7960X and Core i3-350M. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR3
Maximum memory size128 GB8 GB
Max memory channels42
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/s17.051 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AIntel HD Graphics for Previous Generation Intel Processors
Clear Videono data+
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequencyno data667 MHz

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i9-7960X and Core i3-350M integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data2

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-7960X and Core i3-350M.

PCIe version3.02.0
PCI Express lanes4416

Synthetic benchmarks

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating.

i9-7960X 15.90
+2465%
i3-350M 0.62

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance. Other than that, Passmark measures multi-core performance.

i9-7960X 27939
+2473%
Samples: 182
i3-350M 1086
Samples: 1884

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i9-7960X 1325
+348%
i3-350M 296

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i9-7960X 10314
+1631%
i3-350M 596

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 15.90 0.62
Recency 1 September 2017 7 January 2010
Physical cores 16 2
Threads 32 4
Chip lithography 14 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 165 Watt 35 Watt

i9-7960X has a 2464.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 7 years, 700% more physical cores and 700% more threads, and a 128.6% more advanced lithography process.

i3-350M, on the other hand, has 371.4% lower power consumption.

The Intel Core i9-7960X is our recommended choice as it beats the Intel Core i3-350M in performance tests.

Note that Core i9-7960X is a desktop processor while Core i3-350M is a notebook one.

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