Intel Core i5-12400F vs Intel Core i7-5960X
56.4Single-core20.5
41.7Multi-core34.1
46.5Gaming43.4
13 spec wins — Intel Core i5-12400F8 spec wins — Intel Core i7-5960X
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-12400F wins this desktop processor face-off, 47.3 to 32.3, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+36) and Multi-core (+8). 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 i5-12400F
- Stronger Single-core score: 56 vs 21
- Stronger Multi-core score: 42 vs 34
- Stronger gaming score: 47 vs 43
- 275% higher L2 cache: 8 MB vs 2 MB
- 104% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,100 vs 1,030
- Lower launch price: $167 vs $999
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-5960X
- 100% higher Memory channels: 4 vs 2
- 100% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 40 vs 20
- 33% higher cores: 8 vs 6
- 33% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 6
- 33% higher threads: 16 vs 12
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12400F | Intel Core i7-5960X |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2014 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA2011-v3 |
| Process | 10 nm+55% | 22 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+54% | 140 W |
| Max turbo power | 117 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12400F | Intel Core i7-5960X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 16+33% |
| Base clock | 2.5 GHz | 3 GHz+20% |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz+26% | 3.5 GHz |
| L2 cache | 8 MB+275% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 18 MB | 20 MB+11% |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12400F | 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 i5-12400F | Intel Core i7-5960X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 40+100% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12400F | Intel Core i7-5960X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,100+104%Top 32% | 1,030Top 96% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 9,400+54%Top 43% | 6,100Top 69% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,690+94%Top 33% | 870Top 97% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 11,900+43%Top 47% | 8,300Top 70% |
| PassMark | 19,700+25%Top 49% | 15,800Top 60% |
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