Key Differences
In short — Core i9-9960X outperforms Core i5-2500S 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 i5-2500S.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-9960X
- Performs up to 11% better in Watch Dogs: Legion than Core i5-2500S - 141 vs 127 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-2500S - 32 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-2500S
- Consumes up to 61% less energy than Intel Core i9-9960X - 65 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
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
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Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Single-Core
586
42.52539912917271%
Multi-Core
1492
14.928957374424654%
Intel Core i9-9960X | vs | Intel Core i5-2500S |
---|---|---|
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 | 2.7 GHz |
4.4 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
165 W | TDP | 65 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
31.0x | Multiplier | 27.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |