Key Differences
In short — Core i5-6500TE outperforms Core i7-3960X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-6500TE is 1427 days newer than Core i7-3960X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3960X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-6500TE - 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-6500TE
- Performs up to 10% better in Grand Theft Auto V than Core i7-3960X - 123 vs 112 FPS
- Consumes up to 73% less energy than Intel Core i7-3960X - 35 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3960X doesn't have integrated graphics
Grand Theft Auto V
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i7-3960X
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Core i5-6500TE
Desktop • Oct 11th, 2015
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-3960X | vs | Intel Core i5-6500TE |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 14th, 2011 | Release Date | Oct 11th, 2015 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Skylake |
| Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.3 GHz |
3.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
| 130 W | TDP | 35 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 23.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | HD Graphics 530 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
