CPU Compare
 Intel Core i7-3960X Extreme
Intel Core i7-3960X Extreme 
		 Intel Core i5-11600KF
Intel Core i5-11600KF
		Review
General overview and comparison of the processorsSingle-Core Performance
					Performance in single-threaded apps and benchmarks
				Performance
					Measure performance when all cores are involved
				Power Efficiency
					The efficiency score of electricity consumption
				SysReqs Overall Score
					Generic CPU rating
				Benchmarks
Comparing the performance of CPUs in benchmarksPassmark CPU (Single-Core)
				Passmark CPU (Multi-Core)
				Geekbench CPU (Single-Core)
				Geekbench CPU (Multi-Core)
				Specifications
Comparing technical specifications of the Intel Core i7-3960X Extreme and Intel Core i5-11600KFGeneral
| Manufacturer | Intel | Intel | 
|---|---|---|
| Name | Core i7-3960X Extreme | Core i5-11600KF | 
| Segment | Desktop | Desktop | 
| Codename | Sandy Bridge | Rocket Lake | 
| Release Date | Nov 2011 | Apr 2021 | 
| Integrated Graphics | None | None | 
| Unlocked Multiplier | No | Yes | 
CPU
| Cores | 6 | 6 | 
|---|---|---|
| Threads | 12 | 12 | 
| Base Clock | 3.30 | 3.90 | 
| Turbo Clock | 0.00 | 4.60 | 
| L1 Cache | 384 KB | 480 KB | 
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB | 3 MB | 
| L3 Cache | 15 MB | 12 MB | 
Package
| Lithography | 32 nm | 14 nm | 
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | LGA 1200 | 
| TDP | 130 | 125 |