Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12600KF outperforms 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 Core i7-5960X.
Advantages of Core i5-12600KF
- Performs up to 6% better in The Outer Worlds than Core i7-5960X - 215 vs 203 FPS
- Consumes up to 11% less energy than Intel Core i7-5960X - 125 vs 140 Watts
The Outer Worlds
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
215
100%
Value, £/FPS
£0.79/FPS
100%
Price, £
£169.39
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Buy for £169.39 on Amazon
In Stock
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With selected game settings
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2014
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i7-5960X | vs | Core i5-12600KF |
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Sep 1st, 2014 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
Haswell E | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 2011-3 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
8 | Cores | 10 |
16 | Threads | 16 |
3.0 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
3.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.9 GHz |
140 W | TDP | 125 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
30.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |