Intel Core i5-10600K vs Intel Core i7-5960X
36.4Single-core20.5
34.7Multi-core34.1
39.2Gaming43.4
10 spec wins — Intel Core i5-10600K8 spec wins — Intel Core i7-5960X
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-10600K wins this desktop processor face-off, 36.3 to 32.3, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+16) and Multi-core (+1). 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 i5-10600K
- Stronger Single-core score: 36 vs 21
- 100% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 64 GB
- 51% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,560 vs 1,030
- 41% higher Cinebench R23 (single): 1,230 vs 870
- 37% higher Base clock: 4.1 GHz vs 3 GHz
- Lower launch price: $262 vs $999
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-5960X
- Stronger gaming score: 43 vs 39
- 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
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600K | Intel Core i7-5960X |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2014 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA2011-v3 |
| Process | 14 nm+36% | 22 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W+11% | 140 W |
| Max turbo power | 182 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600K | Intel Core i7-5960X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 16+33% |
| Base clock | 4.1 GHz+37% | 3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.8 GHz+37% | 3.5 GHz |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 2 MB+33% |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 20 MB+67% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600K | Intel Core i7-5960X |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | — |
| iGPU clock | 1,200 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600K | 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 i5-10600K | Intel Core i7-5960X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 40+150% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600K | Intel Core i7-5960X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,560+51%Top 58% | 1,030Top 96% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,500+7%Top 64% | 6,100Top 69% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,230+41%Top 68% | 870Top 97% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 9,200+11%Top 61% | 8,300Top 70% |
| PassMark | 14,500Top 62% | 15,800+9%Top 60% |
Related comparisons
Intel Core i5-10600Kvs Intel Core i7-8700KVSIntel Core i5-10600Kvs AMD Ryzen 7 2700XVSIntel Core i5-10600Kvs Intel Core i5-11400VSIntel Core i5-10600Kvs Intel Core i5-11400FVSIntel Core i7-5960Xvs Intel Core i5-9600KVSIntel Core i7-5960Xvs Intel Core i5-10400VSIntel Core i7-5960Xvs AMD Ryzen 3 3100VSIntel Core i7-5960Xvs AMD Ryzen 5 2600VS