Intel Core i7-10700K vs Intel Core i7-5960X
39.9Single-core20.5
42Multi-core34.1
48Gaming43.4
11 spec wins — Intel Core i7-10700K3 spec wins — Intel Core i7-5960X
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-10700K wins this desktop processor face-off, 42.9 to 32.3, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+19) 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 i7-10700K
- Stronger Single-core score: 40 vs 21
- Stronger Multi-core score: 42 vs 34
- Stronger gaming score: 48 vs 43
- 100% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 64 GB
- 62% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,670 vs 1,030
- Lower launch price: $374 vs $999
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-5960X
- 150% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 40 vs 16
- 100% higher Memory channels: 4 vs 2
- 25% higher L3 cache: 20 MB vs 16 MB
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-10700K | Intel Core i7-5960X |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2014 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA2011-v3 |
| Process | 14 nm+36% | 22 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W+11% | 140 W |
| Max turbo power | 229 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-10700K | Intel Core i7-5960X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 16 | 16 |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz+27% | 3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.1 GHz+46% | 3.5 GHz |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 20 MB+25% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-10700K | Intel Core i7-5960X |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | — |
| iGPU clock | 1,200 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-10700K | Intel Core i7-5960X |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2933 | DDR4-2133 |
| Max memory | 128 GB+100% | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 4+100% |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-10700K | Intel Core i7-5960X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 40+150% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-10700K | Intel Core i7-5960X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,670+62%Top 55% | 1,030Top 96% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,600+41%Top 49% | 6,100Top 69% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,300+49%Top 59% | 870Top 97% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 13,000+57%Top 43% | 8,300Top 70% |
| PassMark | 19,500+23%Top 51% | 15,800Top 60% |
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