Intel Core i7-5960X vs Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
20.5Single-core88.7
34.1Multi-core81.6
43.4Gamingspec-based64.4
3 spec wins — Intel Core i7-5960X17 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus wins this desktop processor face-off, 79.4 to 32.3, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+68) and multi-core (+47). 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 i7-5960X
- 100% higher Memory channels: 4 vs 2
- 67% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 40 vs 24
- 33% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 6
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
- Stronger single-core score: 89 vs 21
- Stronger multi-core score: 82 vs 34
- 1400% higher L2 cache: 30 MB vs 2 MB
- 300% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 64 GB
- 272% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 30,867 vs 8,300
- Lower launch price: $219 vs $999
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-5960X | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2014 | 2026+1% |
| Socket | LGA2011-v3 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 22 nm | 3 nm+86% |
| Base TDP | 140 W | 125 W+11% |
| Max turbo power | — | 159 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-5960X | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 18+125% |
| Performance cores | 8+33% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 12 |
| Threads | 16 | 18+13% |
| Base clock | 3 GHz | 4.2 GHz+40% |
| Boost clock | 3.5 GHz | 5.3 GHz+51% |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 30 MB+1400% |
| L3 cache | 20 MB | 30 MB+50% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-5960X | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,900 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-5960X | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2133 | DDR5-7200 |
| Max memory | 64 GB | 256 GB+300% |
| Memory channels | 4+100% | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-5960X | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 5+67% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 40+67% | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-5960X | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,030Bottom 5% | 3,182+209%Top 10% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,100Bottom 28% | 20,692+239%Top 9% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 870Bottom 4% | 2,261+160%Top 7% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 8,300Bottom 28% | 30,867+272%Top 15% |
| PassMark | 15,800Bottom 28% | 51,560+226%Top 16% |
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