Key Differences
In short — Core i5-11600K outperforms Core i7-4960X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-11600K is 2751 days newer than Core i7-4960X.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-11600K
- Performs up to 15% better in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt than Core i7-4960X - 180 vs 157 FPS
- Consumes up to 4% less energy than Intel Core i7-4960X - 125 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-4960X doesn't have integrated graphics
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra+
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021
FPS
180
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.69/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$304.99
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra+
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2013
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-4960X | vs | Intel Core i5-11600K |
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Sep 3rd, 2013 | Release Date | Mar 16th, 2021 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
Ivy Bridge E | Codename | Rocket Lake |
Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 6 |
12 | Threads | 12 |
3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
4.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.9 GHz |
130 W | TDP | 125 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 39.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 750 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |