Key Differences
In short — Core i5-11600KF outperforms the cheaper Core i7-965 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-965 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-11600KF is 4502 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-965.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-11600KF
- Performs up to 22% better in FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i7-965 - 273 vs 224 FPS
- Consumes up to 4% less energy than Intel Core i7-965 - 125 vs 130 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-965 - 12 vs 8 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i7-965
- Up to 62% cheaper than Core i5-11600KF - €66.63 vs €173.72
- Up to 53% better value when playing FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i5-11600KF - €0.3 vs €0.64 per FPS
FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021
FPS
273
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.64/FPS
46%
Price, €
€173.72
38%
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021
Desktop • Nov 17th, 2008
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-11600KF | vs | Intel Core i7-965 |
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Mar 16th, 2021 | Release Date | Nov 17th, 2008 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i7 Extreme |
Rocket Lake | Codename | Bloomfield |
Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1366 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
3.9 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
125 W | TDP | 130 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 45 nm |
39.0x | Multiplier | 24.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |