Intel Core i5-11600K vs Intel Core i7-5960X
48Single-core20.5
39.1Multi-core34.1
39.8Gaming43.4
13 spec wins — Intel Core i5-11600K6 spec wins — Intel Core i7-5960X
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-11600K wins this desktop processor face-off, 42 to 32.3, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+28) and Multi-core (+5). 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 i5-11600K
- Stronger Single-core score: 48 vs 21
- Stronger Multi-core score: 39 vs 34
- 100% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 64 GB
- 82% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,870 vs 1,030
- 72% higher Cinebench R23 (single): 1,500 vs 870
- Lower launch price: $262 vs $999
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-5960X
- Stronger gaming score: 43 vs 40
- 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 i5-11600K | Intel Core i7-5960X |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2014 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA2011-v3 |
| Process | 14 nm+36% | 22 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W+11% | 140 W |
| Max turbo power | 251 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core i7-5960X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 16+33% |
| Base clock | 3.9 GHz+30% | 3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.9 GHz+40% | 3.5 GHz |
| L2 cache | 3 MB+50% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 20 MB+67% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core i7-5960X |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 750 | — |
| iGPU clock | 1,300 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | 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 i5-11600K | Intel Core i7-5960X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4+33% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 40+100% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core i7-5960X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,870+82%Top 44% | 1,030Top 96% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 7,100+16%Top 56% | 6,100Top 69% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,500+72%Top 44% | 870Top 97% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 11,100+34%Top 50% | 8,300Top 70% |
| PassMark | 19,800+25%Top 48% | 15,800Top 60% |
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