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In short — Core i5-12600KF outperforms the more expensive Core i7-5960X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-12600KF is 2621 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-5960X.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600KF
- Performs up to 8% better in Fortnite than Core i7-5960X - 241 vs 224 FPS
- Up to 45% cheaper than Core i7-5960X - $119.61 vs $218.59
- Consumes up to 11% less energy than Intel Core i7-5960X - 125 vs 140 Watts
Fortnite
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Intel Core i5-12600KF Desktop Processor 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Core i5-12600KF
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Core i7-5960X
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2014
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i7-5960X
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2014
Single-Core
1274
51.53721682847896%
Multi-Core
7389
61.390827517447654%
Intel Core i5-12600KF | vs | Intel Core i7-5960X |
|---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2014 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Haswell E |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011-3 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
10 | Cores | 8 |
| 16 | Threads | 16 |
3.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.0 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
125 W | TDP | 140 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
37.0x | Multiplier | 30.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
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