Intel Core i7-3960X Benchmark

Intel Core i7-3960X performance benchmark test with full FPS data from real-world users

Is the Intel Core i7-3960X good for gaming? The table below shows exactly how the Intel Core i7-3960X performs in a variety of games and in various RAM and CPU configurations.

Drawing on the real-world data that powers our FPS calculator, we're able to show you actual frame rates from a panel of more than 60,000 users. So, rather than simply guessing at what frame rates you can expect to see in-game, we tell you the exact CPU benchmark for the Intel Core i7-3960X and how performs in real-world usage.

FPS results for Intel Core i7-3960X
Game CPU GPU RAM Average
FPS
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FPS
Red Dead Redemption 2Intel Core i7-3960XNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER32 GB393642
Halo InfiniteIntel Core i7-3960XNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER32 GB361060
Halo InfiniteIntel Core i7-3960XNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER32 GB281837
Star Trek OnlineIntel Core i7-3960XNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER32 GB34560
HELLDIVERS 2Intel Core i7-3960XNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER32 GB403050
Star Trek OnlineIntel Core i7-3960XNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER32 GB331750
PhasmophobiaIntel Core i7-3960XNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER32 GB178144197
HELLDIVERS 2Intel Core i7-3960XNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER32 GB433946
PhasmophobiaIntel Core i7-3960XNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER32 GB167158186
HELLDIVERS 2Intel Core i7-3960XNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER32 GB443354
Star Trek OnlineIntel Core i7-3960XNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER32 GB504256
PhasmophobiaIntel Core i7-3960XNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER32 GB169120226
PhasmophobiaIntel Core i7-3960XNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER32 GB204155255
PhasmophobiaIntel Core i7-3960XNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER32 GB163129193
Dead by DaylightIntel Core i7-3960XNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER32 GB453060
PhasmophobiaIntel Core i7-3960XNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER32 GB462160
PhasmophobiaIntel Core i7-3960XNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER32 GB171143187
Dead by DaylightIntel Core i7-3960XNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER32 GB473060
Star Trek OnlineIntel Core i7-3960XNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER32 GB432259
Star Trek OnlineIntel Core i7-3960XNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER32 GB35449
Star Trek OnlineIntel Core i7-3960XNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER32 GB423845

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