Intel Core i7-11700K vs Intel Core i7-5960X
47.9Single-core20.5
46.8Multi-core34.1
47.4Gaming43.4
13 spec wins — Intel Core i7-11700K3 spec wins — Intel Core i7-5960X
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-11700K wins this desktop processor face-off, 47.3 to 32.3, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+27) and Multi-core (+13). 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 i7-11700K
- Stronger Single-core score: 48 vs 21
- Stronger Multi-core score: 47 vs 34
- Stronger gaming score: 47 vs 43
- 100% higher L2 cache: 4 MB vs 2 MB
- 100% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 64 GB
- Lower launch price: $399 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
- 25% higher L3 cache: 20 MB vs 16 MB
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-11700K | 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 i7-11700K | Intel Core i7-5960X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 16 | 16 |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz+20% | 3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz+43% | 3.5 GHz |
| L2 cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 20 MB+25% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-11700K | Intel Core i7-5960X |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 750 | — |
| iGPU clock | 1,300 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-11700K | 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 i7-11700K | Intel Core i7-5960X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4+33% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 40+100% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-11700K | Intel Core i7-5960X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,800+75%Top 46% | 1,030Top 96% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 9,600+57%Top 42% | 6,100Top 69% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,550+78%Top 42% | 870Top 97% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 15,000+81%Top 36% | 8,300Top 70% |
| PassMark | 24,700+56%Top 39% | 15,800Top 60% |
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