Dell 7700
Dell
60 Overall Score
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Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition 3960X 6-core LGA 2011
Intel
50 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Dell 7700
No customer feedback yet
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
| Dell 7700 | Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition 3960X | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | Intel |
| Series | Core i7 | Core i7 Extreme Edition |
| Model | 1255U | 3960X |
| Codename | Alder Lake-U | Sandy Bridge-E |
| Class | laptop | desktop |
| Process | 10★ | 32 |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 10★ | 6 |
| P-cores | 2★ | — |
| E-cores | 8★ | — |
| Threads | 12 | 12 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 2.5★ | 1.5 |
| L3 Cache | 12 | 15★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4★ | DDR3 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | — | 4★ |
| Max Memory | 64★ | — |
| ECC | ✗ | — |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | Intel BGA 1744 | LGA 2011 |
| PCIe | 4.0 | 2.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 40★ |
| TDP | 15★ | 130 |
| Max Turbo Power | 55★ | — |
| Unlocked | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | Iris Xe 96EU | — |
Pros & Cons
Dell 7700
- Strong efficiency (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong single thread (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong platform (71st percentile)
- Strong feature (70th percentile)
- Below average affordability (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average social proof (25th percentile)
Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition 3960X 6-core LGA 2011
- Strong social proof (77th percentile)
- Strong platform (74th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Dell 7700
Scores 60 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 13 of 28 specs.
