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Intel Core i7-3960X Benchmark, Test and specs
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The Intel Core i7-3960X was released in Q4/2011 and has 6 cores. The processor can process 12 threads simultaneously and uses a mainboard with the socket LGA 2011. In the Geekbench 5 benchmark, the Intel Core i7-3960X achieved a result of 804 points (single-core) or 4,973 points (multi-core).
| Name: | Intel Core i7-3960X |
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| Family: | Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition (24) |
| CPU group: | Intel Core i 3000X (4) |
| Architecture: | Sandy Bridge E |
| Technology: | 32 nm |
| Segment: | Desktop |
| Generation: | 3 |
| Predecessor: | -- |
| Successor: | -- |
CPU Cores and Base Frequency
The Intel Core i7-3960X has 6 cores. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-3960X is 3.30 GHz (3.90 GHz). An initial performance assessment can be made using the number of CPU cores.
| CPU Cores / Threads: | 6 / 12 |
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| Core architecture: | normal |
| Cores: | 6x |
| Hyperthreading / SMT: | Yes |
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| Overclocking: | Yes |
| Frequency: | 3.30 GHz |
| Turbo Frequency (1 Core): | 3.90 GHz |
| Turbo Frequency (6 Cores): | 3.90 GHz |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i7-3960X supports a maximum of 64 GB memory. Depending on the mainboard, the processor can use a maximum of 4 (Quad Channel) memory channels. This results in a maximum bandwidth of the main memory of 51.2 GB/s. |
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| Memory type: | Memory bandwidth: |
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| DDR3-1600 | 51.2 GB/s |
| Max. Memory: | 64 GB |
| Memory channels: | 4 (Quad Channel) |
| ECC: | No |
| PCIe: | 2.0 x 40 |
| PCIe Bandwidth: | 20.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i7-3960X has a TDP of 130 W. Based on the TDP, the system manufacturer can and must adapt the cooling solution to the processor. |
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| TDP (PL1 / PBP): | 130 W |
| TDP (PL2): | -- |
| TDP up: | -- |
| TDP down: | -- |
| Tjunction max.: | -- |
Technical details
Modern production reduces the waste heat of a processor and increases its efficiency. The Intel Core i7-3960X is made in 32 nm and has 15.00 MB cache.
| Technology: | 32 nm |
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| Chip design: | Monolithic |
| Socket: | LGA 2011 |
| L2-Cache: | -- |
| L3-Cache: | 15.00 MB |
| AES-NI: | Yes |
| Operating systems: | Windows 10, Linux |
| Virtualization: | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d (C2 Stepping) |
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| Instruction set (ISA): | x86-64 (64 bit) |
| ISA extensions: | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX |
| Release date: | Q4/2011 |
| Release price: | 970 $ |
| Part Number: | -- |
| Documents: | Technical data sheet |
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Benchmark results
The benchmark results for the Intel Core i7-3960X have been carefully checked by us. We only publish benchmark results that have been created by us or that have been submitted by a visitor and then checked by a team member. All results are based on and fullfill our benchmark guidelines.
Geekbench 6 Single-Core
Geekbench 6 is a partial load benchmark for modern computers, notebooks and smartphones. In the single-core test, only the fastest CPU core is measured. The test run simulates the performance in practice.
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Intel Core i7-4820K
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3770K
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3960X
6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Intel Pentium Gold G6400T
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3770S
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-3570S
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
The practical Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark tests the system's performance under partial load. The processor's maximum power consumption is far from being used up.
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AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 3350G
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3970X
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-4770T
4C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3960X
6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Intel Xeon D-2123IT
4C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-9100T
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E3-1226 v3
4C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core
Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
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Intel Core i3-4330
2C 4T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-3570
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E5-2650 v3
10C 20T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3960X
6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-5700EQ
4C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Pentium G4600T
2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E5-2690 v2
10C 20T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core
Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
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Intel Core i7-3970X
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Xeon D-1548
8C 16T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8600
6C 6T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3960X
6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 1600
6C 12T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1600
6C 12T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-10320
4C 8T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark
Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.
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Intel Core i5-8600T
6C 6T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3970X
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3960X
6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E3-1275 v5
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD FX-8370E
8C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E3-1280 v5
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
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CPU-Z Benchmark 17 Multi-Core
The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.
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Intel Core i5-9500
6C 6T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 4300GE
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3960X
6C 12T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-10320
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3970X
6C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)
Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
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Intel Xeon E3-1535M v5
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6152
22C 44T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-6320
2C 4T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3960X
6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-10400T
6C 12T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-9600T
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Intel Pentium G4620
2C 4T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)
Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
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Intel Core i5-9600K
6C 6T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-9600KF
6C 6T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E5-2630L v4
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Intel Core i7-3960X
6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-5930K
6C 12T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E5-2643 v3
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Geekbench 6 (SC)
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Geekbench 6 (MC)
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Geekbench 5 (SC)
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Geekbench 5 (MC)
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PassMark CPU-Mark
2,459 entries
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CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (MC)
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Cinebench R15 (SC)
1,110 entries
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Cinebench R15 (MC)
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Geekbench 3 (SC)
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Geekbench 3 (MC)
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Cinebench R11.5 (SC)
825 entries
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Cinebench R11.5 (MC)
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