The Core i5-1235U is a much faster gaming CPU than the Core i9-9960X. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i5-1235U
- A much faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 91% less energy – 15 vs 165 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i9-9960X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 32 vs 12 threads
Core i5-1235U vs Core i9-9960X
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-1235U
Feb 23rd, 2022
Average FPS
212
100%
Min 1% FPS
145
100%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i9-9960X
Oct 19th, 2018
Average FPS
202
95%
Min 1% FPS
138
95%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i5-1235U vs Core i9-9960X in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-1235U vs Core i9-9960X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-1235U vs Core i9-9960X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-1235U
Feb 23rd, 2022
Cores
10-core
62%
L3 Cache
12 MB
55%
Base Frequency
1.3 GHz
42%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i9-9960X
Oct 19th, 2018
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
22 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
56%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-1235U | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i9-9960X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Feb 23rd, 2022 | Release Date | Oct 19th, 2018 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $1,684.00 |
Laptop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel BGA 1744 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Skylake |
15 W | Power Consumption | 165 W |
| Performance | ||
| 10 | Cores | 16 |
| 12 | Threads | 32 |
| 1.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.1 GHz |
| 4.4 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.4 GHz |
| 12 MB | L3 Cache | 22 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
Iris Xe 80EU | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
