Key Differences
In short — Core i9-9960X outperforms Core i5-2300 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-9960X is 2840 days newer than Core i5-2300.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-9960X
- Performs up to 12% better in Watch Dogs: Legion than Core i5-2300 - 141 vs 126 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-2300 - 32 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-2300
- Consumes up to 42% less energy than Intel Core i9-9960X - 95 vs 165 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-9960X doesn't have integrated graphics
Watch Dogs: Legion
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
FPS
126
89%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.35/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$44.35
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$44.35 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 94 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-9960X | vs | Intel Core i5-2300 |
---|---|---|
Oct 19th, 2018 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i5 |
Skylake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
16 | Cores | 4 |
32 | Threads | 4 |
3.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.8 GHz |
4.4 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
165 W | TDP | 95 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
31.0x | Multiplier | 28.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |