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Core i7-5960X vs Ryzen 7 5700X

Core i7-5960X vs Ryzen 7 5700X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i7-5960X

3.0 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i7-5960X Logo
Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition i7-5960X Octa-core (8 Core) 3 GHz Processor - Socket LGA 2011-v3Retail Pack

Buy for 211.76 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 95 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 7 5700X

3.4 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X Logo
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X 8-Core, 16-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for 133.33 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 94 minutes ago

Core i7-5960X

3.0 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i7-5960X Logo
Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition i7-5960X Octa-core (8 Core) 3 GHz Processor - Socket LGA 2011-v3Retail Pack

Buy for 211.76 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 95 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Ryzen 7 5700X

3.4 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X Logo
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X 8-Core, 16-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for 133.33 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 94 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 7 5700X outperforms the more expensive Core i7-5960X on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Ryzen 7 5700X is 2772 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-5960X.

Advantages of Ryzen 7 5700X

  • Performs up to 8% better in HITMAN 3 than Core i7-5960X - 213 vs 198 FPS
  • Up to 37% cheaper than Core i7-5960X - $120.12 vs $190.77
  • Up to 41% better value when playing HITMAN 3 than Core i7-5960X - $0.63 vs $1.07 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 54% less energy than Intel Core i7-5960X - 65 vs 140 Watts
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HITMAN 3

HITMAN 3

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-5960X Logo
Core i7-5960X

Desktop • Sep 1st, 2014


FPS

198

93%

Value, €/FPS

€1.07/FPS

59%

Price, €

€211.76

62%

Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition i7-5960X Octa-core (8 Core) 3 GHz Processor - Socket LGA 2011-v3Retail Pack

Buy for 211.76 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 95 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X Logo
Ryzen 7 5700X

Desktop • Apr 4th, 2022


FPS

213

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.63/FPS

100%

Price, €

€133.33

100%

FPS and Value Winner

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X 8-Core, 16-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for 133.33 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 94 minutes ago

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With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-5960X Logo
Core i7-5960X

Desktop • Sep 1st, 2014

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X Logo
Ryzen 7 5700X

Desktop • Apr 4th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-5960X Logo
Core i7-5960X

Desktop • Sep 1st, 2014


Single-Core

1274

60%

Multi-Core

7389

76%

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X Logo
Ryzen 7 5700X

Desktop • Apr 4th, 2022


Single-Core

2121

100%

Multi-Core

9729

100%

Intel Core i7-5960X Logo

Core i7-5960X

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AMD Ryzen 7 5700X Logo

Ryzen 7 5700X

Sep 1st, 2014Release Date
Apr 4th, 2022
Core i7CollectionRyzen 7
Haswell ECodenameVermeer
Intel Socket 2011-3SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
8Cores8
16Threads16
3.0 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.4 GHz
3.5 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.6 GHz
140 WTDP
65 W
22 nmProcess Size
7 nm
30.0xMultiplier
34.0x
NoneIntegrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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