i7-3960X Extreme Edition vs Ryzen 7 3800X

Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 7 3800X
2019
8 cores / 16 threads, 105 Watt
14.56
+160%
Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition
2011
6 cores / 12 threads, 130 Watt
5.59

Ryzen 7 3800X outperforms Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition by a whopping 160% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 7 3800X and Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking4961153
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation16.44no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Ryzen 7Intel Core i7EE
Power efficiency13.124.07
Architecture codenameMatisse (2019−2020)Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
Release date27 May 2019 (5 years ago)14 November 2011 (13 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$399no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen 7 3800X and Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition 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 cores8 (Octa-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads1612
Base clock speed3.9 GHzno data
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz3.3 GHz
Bus typeno dataDMI 2.0
Bus rateno data5 GT/s
Multiplierno data33
L1 cache512 KBno data
L2 cache4 MB1,536 KB
L3 cache32 MB15 MB
Chip lithography7 nm, 12 nm32 nm
Die sizeno data434.72 mm2
Number of transistors19,200 million2270 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 7 3800X and Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition 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)
SocketAM4no data
Power consumption (TDP)105 Watt130 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 7 3800X and Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Precision Boost 2+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 7 3800X and Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 7 3800X and Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Dual-channelno data
Maximum memory size128 GB64 GB
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth51.196 GB/sno data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 7 3800X and Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition.

PCIe versionno data2.00
PCI Express lanesno data40

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 14.56 5.59
Recency 27 May 2019 14 November 2011
Physical cores 8 6
Threads 16 12
Chip lithography 7 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 105 Watt 130 Watt

Ryzen 7 3800X has a 160.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 7 years, 33.3% more physical cores and 33.3% more threads, a 357.1% more advanced lithography process, and 23.8% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 7 3800X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition in performance tests.


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