Intel Core i5-13400F vs Intel Core i7-5960X
62.5Single-core20.5
49.3Multi-core34.1
50.2Gaming43.4
15 spec wins — Intel Core i5-13400F5 spec wins — Intel Core i7-5960X
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-13400F wins this desktop processor face-off, 53.5 to 32.3, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+42) and Multi-core (+15). 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 i5-13400F
- Stronger Single-core score: 63 vs 21
- Stronger Multi-core score: 49 vs 34
- Stronger gaming score: 50 vs 43
- 375% higher L2 cache: 10 MB vs 2 MB
- 123% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,300 vs 1,030
- Lower launch price: $196 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 Performance cores: 8 vs 6
- 20% higher Base clock: 3 GHz vs 2.5 GHz
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13400F | Intel Core i7-5960X |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2014 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA2011-v3 |
| Process | 10 nm+55% | 22 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+54% | 140 W |
| Max turbo power | 148 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13400F | Intel Core i7-5960X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 10+25% | 8 |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 4 | 0 |
| Threads | 16 | 16 |
| Base clock | 2.5 GHz | 3 GHz+20% |
| Boost clock | 4.6 GHz+31% | 3.5 GHz |
| L2 cache | 10 MB+375% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 20 MB | 20 MB |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13400F | 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 i5-13400F | Intel Core i7-5960X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 40+100% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13400F | Intel Core i7-5960X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,300+123%Top 29% | 1,030Top 96% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,300+85%Top 31% | 6,100Top 69% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,800+107%Top 29% | 870Top 97% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 15,800+90%Top 31% | 8,300Top 70% |
| PassMark | 25,600+62%Top 37% | 15,800Top 60% |
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