AMD Ryzen 7 2700X vs Intel Core i7-5960X
28.4Single-core20.5
37.2Multi-core34.1
43Gaming43.4
12 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 2700X3 spec wins — Intel Core i7-5960X
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X wins this desktop processor face-off, 36 to 32.3, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+8) and Multi-core (+3). Intel Core i7-5960X still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
- Stronger Single-core score: 28 vs 21
- Stronger Multi-core score: 37 vs 34
- 100% higher L2 cache: 4 MB vs 2 MB
- 45% lower process: 12 nm vs 22 nm
- 29% higher Cinebench R23 (single): 1,120 vs 870
- Lower launch price: $329 vs $999
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-5960X
- 100% higher Memory channels: 4 vs 2
- 67% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 40 vs 24
- 25% higher L3 cache: 20 MB vs 16 MB
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i7-5960X |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2018 | 2014 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA2011-v3 |
| Process | 12 nm+45% | 22 nm |
| Base TDP | 105 W+25% | 140 W |
| Max turbo power | 142 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i7-5960X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 16 | 16 |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz+23% | 3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHz+23% | 3.5 GHz |
| L2 cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 20 MB+25% |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i7-5960X |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2933 | DDR4-2133 |
| Max memory | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 4+100% |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i7-5960X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 40+67% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i7-5960X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,255+22%Top 80% | 1,030Top 96% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,600+8%Top 63% | 6,100Top 69% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,120+29%Top 77% | 870Top 97% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 10,500+27%Top 54% | 8,300Top 70% |
| PassMark | 17,600+11%Top 57% | 15,800Top 60% |
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