Intel Core i3-12100F vs Intel Core i7-5960X
55.3Single-core20.5
34.2Multi-core34.1
36Gaming43.4
13 spec wins — Intel Core i3-12100F8 spec wins — Intel Core i7-5960X
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i3-12100F wins this desktop processor face-off, 41 to 32.3, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+35) and Multi-core (+0). 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 Intel Core i3-12100F
- Stronger Single-core score: 55 vs 21
- 150% higher L2 cache: 5 MB vs 2 MB
- 100% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 64 GB
- 99% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,050 vs 1,030
- 93% higher Cinebench R23 (single): 1,680 vs 870
- Lower launch price: $97 vs $999
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-5960X
- Stronger gaming score: 43 vs 36
- 100% higher cores: 8 vs 4
- 100% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 4
- 100% higher threads: 16 vs 8
- 100% higher Memory channels: 4 vs 2
General
| Spec | Intel Core i3-12100F | Intel Core i7-5960X |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2014 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA2011-v3 |
| Process | 10 nm+55% | 22 nm |
| Base TDP | 58 W+59% | 140 W |
| Max turbo power | 89 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-12100F | Intel Core i7-5960X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 8+100% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 8+100% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 8 | 16+100% |
| Base clock | 3.3 GHz+10% | 3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHz+23% | 3.5 GHz |
| L2 cache | 5 MB+150% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 20 MB+67% |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i3-12100F | Intel Core i7-5960X |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2133 |
| Max memory | 128 GB+100% | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 4+100% |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i3-12100F | Intel Core i7-5960X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 40+100% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-12100F | Intel Core i7-5960X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,050+99%Top 36% | 1,030Top 96% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,700+10%Top 60% | 6,100Top 69% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,680+93%Top 35% | 870Top 97% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 8,700+5%Top 66% | 8,300Top 70% |
| PassMark | 14,100Top 65% | 15,800+12%Top 60% |
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