be quiet! Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 4-core AM4
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40 Overall Score
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Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition 3960X 6-core LGA 2011
Intel
50 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
be quiet! Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 4-core AM4
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Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition 3960X 6-core LGA 2011
82 out of 100 high confidence 37 reviews
The Intel Core i7-3960X is overwhelmingly praised for its raw performance, especially in video encoding, 3D rendering, and heavy multitasking. Users highlight its stability under sustained load and excellent overclocking headroom, though some note the high price and that it has been surpassed by newer models. A few mention the X79 chipset quirks and the need for proper cooling.
Pros
- Exceptional multi-core performance
- Excellent overclocking headroom
- Stable under sustained load
- Great for video encoding and rendering
- Handles heavy multitasking and VMs
Cons
- High price
- X79 chipset quirks
- Runs hot when overclocked
- Requires high-end components
- Outperformed by newer models
Performance 25
Overclocking 12
Stability 8
Value for money 7
Cooling 6
Compatibility 5
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Specifications
| be quiet! Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 | Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition 3960X | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | Intel |
| Series | Ryzen 3 | Core i7 Extreme Edition |
| Model | 1200 | 3960X |
| Codename | Zen | Sandy Bridge-E |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 14★ | 32 |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 4 | 6★ |
| P-cores | 4★ | — |
| Threads | 4 | 12★ |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 2★ | 1.5 |
| L3 Cache | 8 | 15★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4★ | DDR3 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | — | 4★ |
| ECC | ✓★ | — |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | AM4 | LGA 2011 |
| PCIe | 3.0 | 2.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 40★ |
| TDP | 270 | 130★ |
| Unlocked | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
be quiet! Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 4-core AM4
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong affordability (76th percentile)
- Below average efficiency (31st percentile)
Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition 3960X 6-core LGA 2011
- Strong social proof (77th percentile)
- Strong platform (74th percentile)
- Below average affordability (27th percentile)
Pricing
be quiet! Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 4-core AM4
No current pricing available
Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition 3960X 6-core LGA 2011
Verdict
Winner: Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition 3960X
Scores 50 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 24 specs.
