Intel Core i5-11400F vs Intel Core i7-5960X
38.6Single-core20.5
36.5Multi-core34.1
36.7Gaming43.4
13 spec wins — Intel Core i5-11400F8 spec wins — Intel Core i7-5960X
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-11400F wins this desktop processor face-off, 37.2 to 32.3, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+18) and Multi-core (+2). 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 i5-11400F
- Stronger Single-core score: 39 vs 21
- 100% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 64 GB
- 54% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 140 W
- 53% higher Cinebench R23 (single): 1,330 vs 870
- 51% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,560 vs 1,030
- Lower launch price: $157 vs $999
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-5960X
- Stronger gaming score: 43 vs 37
- 100% higher Memory channels: 4 vs 2
- 100% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 40 vs 20
- 67% higher L3 cache: 20 MB vs 12 MB
- 33% higher cores: 8 vs 6
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400F | Intel Core i7-5960X |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2014 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA2011-v3 |
| Process | 14 nm+36% | 22 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+54% | 140 W |
| Max turbo power | 154 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400F | Intel Core i7-5960X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 16+33% |
| Base clock | 2.6 GHz | 3 GHz+15% |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz+26% | 3.5 GHz |
| L2 cache | 3 MB+50% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 20 MB+67% |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400F | Intel Core i7-5960X |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2133 |
| Max memory | 128 GB+100% | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 4+100% |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400F | Intel Core i7-5960X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4+33% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 40+100% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400F | Intel Core i7-5960X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,560+51%Top 58% | 1,030Top 96% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,300+3%Top 66% | 6,100Top 69% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,330+53%Top 54% | 870Top 97% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 10,200+23%Top 55% | 8,300Top 70% |
| PassMark | 17,000+8%Top 58% | 15,800Top 60% |
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