Intel Core i5-10400F vs Intel Core i7-5960X
28.6Single-core20.5
32.5Multi-core34.1
36Gamingspec-based43.4
6 spec wins — Intel Core i5-10400F10 spec wins — Intel Core i7-5960X
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i5-10400F scores 32.2 against 32.3 for Intel Core i7-5960X. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i7-5960X edges ahead in multi-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-10400F
- Stronger single-core score: 29 vs 21
- 100% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 64 GB
- 54% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 140 W
- 36% lower process: 14 nm vs 22 nm
- 28% higher Cinebench R23 (single): 1,114 vs 870
- Lower launch price: $173 vs $999
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-5960X
- 150% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 40 vs 16
- 100% higher Memory channels: 4 vs 2
- 67% higher L3 cache: 20 MB vs 12 MB
- 33% higher cores: 8 vs 6
- 33% higher threads: 16 vs 12
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10400F | Intel Core i7-5960X |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2014 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA2011-v3 |
| Process | 14 nm+36% | 22 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+54% | 140 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | — | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10400F | Intel Core i7-5960X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Performance cores | — | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | — | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 16+33% |
| Base clock | 2.9 GHz | 3 GHz+3% |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHz+23% | 3.5 GHz |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 2 MB+33% |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 20 MB+67% |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10400F | Intel Core i7-5960X |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2666 | DDR4-2133 |
| Max memory | 128 GB+100% | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 4+100% |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10400F | Intel Core i7-5960X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 40+150% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10400F | Intel Core i7-5960X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,030Bottom 5% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 6,100Bottom 28% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,114+28%Bottom 19% | 870Bottom 4% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 8,219Bottom 27% | 8,300+1%Bottom 28% |
| PassMark | 12,094Bottom 19% | 15,800+31%Bottom 28% |
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