Intel Core i7-14700KF vs Intel Core i7-5960X
81.7Single-core20.5
82.8Multi-core34.1
68.6Gamingspec-based43.4
17 spec wins — Intel Core i7-14700KF2 spec wins — Intel Core i7-5960X
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-14700KF wins this desktop processor face-off, 78.9 to 32.3, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+61) and multi-core (+49). 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 i7-14700KF
- Stronger single-core score: 82 vs 21
- Stronger multi-core score: 83 vs 34
- 1300% higher L2 cache: 28 MB vs 2 MB
- 303% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 33,441 vs 8,300
- 229% higher PassMark: 51,926 vs 15,800
- Lower launch price: $384 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
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700KF | Intel Core i7-5960X |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2014 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA2011-v3 |
| Process | 10 nm+55% | 22 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W+11% | 140 W |
| Max turbo power | 253 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700KF | Intel Core i7-5960X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 20+150% | 8 |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 12 | 0 |
| Threads | 28+75% | 16 |
| Base clock | 3.4 GHz+13% | 3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.6 GHz+60% | 3.5 GHz |
| L2 cache | 28 MB+1300% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 33 MB+65% | 20 MB |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700KF | Intel Core i7-5960X |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2133 |
| Max memory | 192 GB+200% | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 4+100% |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700KF | Intel Core i7-5960X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 40+100% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700KF | Intel Core i7-5960X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,922+184%Top 23% | 1,030Bottom 5% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 19,147+214%Top 17% | 6,100Bottom 28% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,160+148%Top 14% | 870Bottom 4% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 33,441+303%Top 12% | 8,300Bottom 28% |
| PassMark | 51,926+229%Top 15% | 15,800Bottom 28% |
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