Key Differences
In short — Core i5-9600 outperforms Core i7-2960XM on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-9600 is 2602 days newer than Core i7-2960XM.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-2960XM
- Consumes up to 15% less energy than Intel Core i5-9600 - 55 vs 65 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-9600 - 8 vs 6 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-9600
- Performs up to 15% better in Battlefield V than Core i7-2960XM - 241 vs 210 FPS
Battlefield V
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018
FPS
241
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.22/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$295
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Mobile • Sep 4th, 2011
Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-2960XM | vs | Intel Core i5-9600 |
---|---|---|
Sep 4th, 2011 | Release Date | Oct 19th, 2018 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Coffee Lake |
Intel Socket G2 (988B) | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 6 |
8 | Threads | 6 |
2.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.1 GHz |
3.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.6 GHz |
55 W | TDP | 65 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
27.0x | Multiplier | 31.0x |
Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | UHD 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |