Intel Core i7-5820K vs Intel Core i7-5960X
20.7Single-core20.5
30.2Multi-core34.1
37.1Gamingspec-based43.4
4 spec wins — Intel Core i7-5820K9 spec wins — Intel Core i7-5960X
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-5960X wins this desktop processor face-off, 32.3 to 29.1, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+4). Intel Core i7-5820K 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 i7-5820K
- 10% higher Base clock: 3.3 GHz vs 3 GHz
- Lower launch price: $389 vs $999
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-5960X
- Stronger multi-core score: 34 vs 30
- 43% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 40 vs 28
- 33% higher cores: 8 vs 6
- 33% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 6
- 33% higher threads: 16 vs 12
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-5820K | Intel Core i7-5960X |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2014 | 2014 |
| Socket | LGA2011-v3 | LGA2011-v3 |
| Process | 22 nm | 22 nm |
| Base TDP | 140 W | 140 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-5820K | Intel Core i7-5960X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 16+33% |
| Base clock | 3.3 GHz+10% | 3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.6 GHz+3% | 3.5 GHz |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 2 MB+33% |
| L3 cache | 15 MB | 20 MB+33% |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-5820K | Intel Core i7-5960X |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2133 | DDR4-2133 |
| Max memory | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 4 | 4 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-5820K | Intel Core i7-5960X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28 | 40+43% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-5820K | Intel Core i7-5960X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,040+1%Bottom 6% | 1,030Bottom 5% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,100Bottom 24% | 6,100+20%Bottom 28% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 890+2%Bottom 5% | 870Bottom 4% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 6,400Bottom 19% | 8,300+30%Bottom 27% |
| PassMark | 12,700Bottom 20% | 15,800+24%Bottom 28% |
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