Intel Core i7-3770 vs Intel Core i7-5960X
22.5Single-core20.5
24.5Multi-core34.1
23.8Gaming43.4
6 spec wins — Intel Core i7-377013 spec wins — Intel Core i7-5960X
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-5960X wins this desktop processor face-off, 32.3 to 23.7, pulling ahead mainly in gaming (+20) and Multi-core (+10). Intel Core i7-3770 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 i7-3770
- 45% lower Base TDP: 77 W vs 140 W
- 13% higher Base clock: 3.4 GHz vs 3 GHz
- 13% higher Cinebench R23 (single): 980 vs 870
- 11% higher Boost clock: 3.9 GHz vs 3.5 GHz
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $294 vs $999
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-5960X
- Stronger Multi-core score: 34 vs 25
- Stronger gaming score: 43 vs 24
- 150% higher L3 cache: 20 MB vs 8 MB
- 150% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 40 vs 16
- 126% higher PassMark: 15,800 vs 7,000
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-3770 | Intel Core i7-5960X |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2012 | 2014 |
| Socket | LGA1155 | LGA2011-v3 |
| Process | 22 nm | 22 nm |
| Base TDP | 77 W+45% | 140 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-3770 | Intel Core i7-5960X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 8+100% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 8+100% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 8 | 16+100% |
| Base clock | 3.4 GHz+13% | 3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.9 GHz+11% | 3.5 GHz |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
| L3 cache | 8 MB | 20 MB+150% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-3770 | Intel Core i7-5960X |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | — |
| iGPU clock | 1,150 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-3770 | Intel Core i7-5960X |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR3-1600 | DDR4-2133 |
| Max memory | 32 GB | 64 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 4+100% |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-3770 | Intel Core i7-5960X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 40+150% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-3770 | Intel Core i7-5960X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,100+7%Top 91% | 1,030Top 96% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,550Top 88% | 6,100+72%Top 69% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 980+13%Top 88% | 870Top 97% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 4,100Top 89% | 8,300+102%Top 70% |
| PassMark | 7,000Top 88% | 15,800+126%Top 60% |
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