AMD Ryzen 9 7900X vs Intel Core i7-5960X
77.4Single-core20.5
78.5Multi-core34.1
84.6Gamingspec-based43.4
16 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3 spec wins — Intel Core i7-5960X
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X wins this desktop processor face-off, 79.7 to 32.3, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+57) and multi-core (+44). 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 9 7900X
- Stronger single-core score: 77 vs 21
- Stronger multi-core score: 79 vs 34
- 500% higher L2 cache: 12 MB vs 2 MB
- 249% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 29,000 vs 8,300
- 232% higher PassMark: 52,500 vs 15,800
- Lower launch price: $549 vs $999
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-5960X
- 100% higher Memory channels: 4 vs 2
- 43% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 40 vs 28
- 18% lower Base TDP: 140 W vs 170 W
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X | Intel Core i7-5960X |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2014 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA2011-v3 |
| Process | 5 nm+77% | 22 nm |
| Base TDP | 170 W | 140 W+18% |
| Max turbo power | 230 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X | Intel Core i7-5960X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 12+50% | 8 |
| Performance cores | 12+50% | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 24+50% | 16 |
| Base clock | 4.7 GHz+57% | 3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.6 GHz+60% | 3.5 GHz |
| L2 cache | 12 MB+500% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 64 MB+220% | 20 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X | Intel Core i7-5960X |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) | — |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X | Intel Core i7-5960X |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR4-2133 |
| Max memory | 128 GB+100% | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 4+100% |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X | Intel Core i7-5960X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28 | 40+43% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X | Intel Core i7-5960X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,880+180%Top 27% | 1,030Bottom 5% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,500+203%Top 18% | 6,100Bottom 28% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,000+130%Top 25% | 870Bottom 4% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 29,000+249%Top 17% | 8,300Bottom 27% |
| PassMark | 52,500+232%Top 14% | 15,800Bottom 28% |
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