AMD Ryzen 7 5700G vs Intel Core i7-5960X
48.6Single-core20.5
46.2Multi-core34.1
44.9Gamingspec-based43.4
9 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 5700G2 spec wins — Intel Core i7-5960X
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 5700G wins this desktop processor face-off, 46.6 to 32.3, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+28) and multi-core (+12). 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 5700G
- Stronger single-core score: 49 vs 21
- Stronger multi-core score: 46 vs 34
- 100% higher L2 cache: 4 MB vs 2 MB
- 72% higher Cinebench R23 (single): 1,494 vs 870
- 68% lower process: 7 nm vs 22 nm
- Lower launch price: $359 vs $999
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-5960X
- 100% higher Memory channels: 4 vs 2
- 25% higher L3 cache: 20 MB vs 16 MB
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5700G | Intel Core i7-5960X |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2014 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA2011-v3 |
| Process | 7 nm+68% | 22 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+54% | 140 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5700G | Intel Core i7-5960X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Performance cores | — | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | — | 0 |
| Threads | 16 | 16 |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz+27% | 3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.6 GHz+31% | 3.5 GHz |
| L2 cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 20 MB+25% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5700G | Intel Core i7-5960X |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (Vega 8) | — |
| iGPU clock | 2,000 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5700G | Intel Core i7-5960X |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2133 |
| Max memory | — | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 4+100% |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5700G | Intel Core i7-5960X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | — | 40 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5700G | Intel Core i7-5960X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,030Bottom 5% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 6,100Bottom 28% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,494+72%Bottom 45% | 870Bottom 4% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | — | 8,300Bottom 28% |
| PassMark | 24,216+53%Bottom 44% | 15,800Bottom 28% |
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