The Core i7-5960X is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-760, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $168.52 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-5960X
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-760
- Up to 80% cheaper – $43.24 vs $211.76
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 32% less energy – 95 vs 140 Watts
Core i7-5960X vs Core i5-760 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-5960X
Sep 1st, 2014
Average FPS
184
100%
Min 1% FPS
122
100%
Price, €
€211.76
20%
Value, €/FPS
€1.15/FPS
22%
Core i5-760
Jul 18th, 2010
Average FPS
167
91%
Min 1% FPS
112
92%
Price, €
€43.24
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.25/FPS
100%
Core i7-5960X vs Core i5-760 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-5960X vs Core i5-760 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-5960X vs Core i5-760 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-5960X
Sep 1st, 2014
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
20 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2133 MHz
100%
Core i5-760
Jul 18th, 2010
Cores
4-core
50%
L3 Cache
8 MB
40%
Base Frequency
2.8 GHz
93%
Turbo Frequency
3.33 GHz
95%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-5960X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-760 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Sep 1st, 2014 | Release Date | Jul 18th, 2010 |
| Not Available | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2011-3 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
| Haswell E | Codename | Lynnfield |
| 140 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
8 | Cores | 4 |
16 | Threads | 4 |
3.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.8 GHz |
3.5 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
20 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2133 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
