Intel Core i5-9400F vs Intel Core i7-5960X
30.1Single-core20.5
27.9Multi-core34.1
27.8Gaming43.4
8 spec wins — Intel Core i5-9400F12 spec wins — Intel Core i7-5960X
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-5960X wins this desktop processor face-off, 32.3 to 28.5, pulling ahead mainly in gaming (+16) and Multi-core (+6). Intel Core i5-9400F 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 i5-9400F
- Stronger Single-core score: 30 vs 21
- 100% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 64 GB
- 54% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 140 W
- 36% lower process: 14 nm vs 22 nm
- 36% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,400 vs 1,030
- Lower launch price: $157 vs $999
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-5960X
- Stronger Multi-core score: 34 vs 28
- Stronger gaming score: 43 vs 28
- 167% higher threads: 16 vs 6
- 150% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 40 vs 16
- 122% higher L3 cache: 20 MB vs 9 MB
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-9400F | Intel Core i7-5960X |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2019 | 2014 |
| Socket | LGA1151-v2 | LGA2011-v3 |
| Process | 14 nm+36% | 22 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+54% | 140 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-9400F | Intel Core i7-5960X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 6 | 16+167% |
| Base clock | 2.9 GHz | 3 GHz+3% |
| Boost clock | 4.1 GHz+17% | 3.5 GHz |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 2 MB+33% |
| L3 cache | 9 MB | 20 MB+122% |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-9400F | 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 i5-9400F | Intel Core i7-5960X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 40+150% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-9400F | Intel Core i7-5960X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,400+36%Top 72% | 1,030Top 96% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,500Top 82% | 6,100+36%Top 69% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,080+24%Top 83% | 870Top 97% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 5,900Top 79% | 8,300+41%Top 70% |
| PassMark | 9,300Top 79% | 15,800+70%Top 60% |
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