Intel Core i7-5960X vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
20.5Single-core92.9
34.1Multi-core98.4
43.4Gamingspec-based71.3
2 spec wins — Intel Core i7-5960X17 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K wins this desktop processor face-off, 90 to 32.3, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+72) and multi-core (+64). 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
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
- Stronger single-core score: 93 vs 21
- Stronger multi-core score: 98 vs 34
- 1900% higher L2 cache: 40 MB vs 2 MB
- 412% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 42,460 vs 8,300
- 325% higher PassMark: 67,224 vs 15,800
- Lower launch price: $589 vs $999
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-5960X | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2014 | 2024 |
| Socket | LGA2011-v3 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 22 nm | 3 nm+86% |
| Base TDP | 140 W | 125 W+11% |
| Max turbo power | — | 250 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-5960X | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 24+200% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 16 |
| Threads | 16 | 24+50% |
| Base clock | 3 GHz | 3.7 GHz+23% |
| Boost clock | 3.5 GHz | 5.7 GHz+63% |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 40 MB+1900% |
| L3 cache | 20 MB | 36 MB+80% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-5960X | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | — | 2,000 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-5960X | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2133 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 64 GB | 256 GB+300% |
| Memory channels | 4+100% | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-5960X | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 5+67% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 40+67% | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-5960X | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,030Bottom 5% | 3,265+217%Top 7% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,100Bottom 28% | 22,091+262%Top 5% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 870Bottom 4% | 2,382+174%Top 2% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 8,300Bottom 28% | 42,460+412%Top 3% |
| PassMark | 15,800Bottom 28% | 67,224+325%Top 3% |
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