The Core i7-5960X is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-2600S and it's also a much better value for money, as it's only $4.60 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-5960X
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-2600S
- Up to 2% cheaper – $207.16 vs $211.76
- Consumes up to 54% less energy – 65 vs 140 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-5960X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i7-5960X vs Core i7-2600S 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
97%
Value, €/FPS
€1.15/FPS
100%
Core i7-2600S
Jan 9th, 2011
Average FPS
169
92%
Min 1% FPS
114
93%
Price, €
€207.16
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.22/FPS
94%
Core i7-5960X vs Core i7-2600S 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 i7-2600S in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-5960X vs Core i7-2600S 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
92%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2133 MHz
100%
Core i7-2600S
Jan 9th, 2011
Cores
4-core
50%
L3 Cache
8 MB
40%
Base Frequency
2.8 GHz
93%
Turbo Frequency
3.8 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-5960X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-2600S |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Sep 1st, 2014 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
| Not Available | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2011-3 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Haswell E | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| 140 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
8 | Cores | 4 |
16 | Threads | 8 |
3.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.8 GHz |
| 3.5 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
20 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2133 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
