Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i7-10700 outperforms the more expensive Core i7-5960X on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i7-10700 is 2068 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-5960X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-10700
- Performs up to 3% better in DOOM Eternal than Core i7-5960X - 496 vs 483 FPS
- Up to 22% cheaper than Core i7-5960X - €234.0 vs €299.83
- Up to 24% better value when playing DOOM Eternal than Core i7-5960X - €0.47 vs €0.62 per FPS
- Consumes up to 54% less energy than Intel Core i7-5960X - 65 vs 140 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-5960X doesn't have integrated graphics
DOOM Eternal
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Nightmare
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Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
FPS
496
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.47/FPS
100%
Price, €
€234
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Nightmare
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2014
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-5960X | vs | Intel Core i7-10700 |
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Sep 1st, 2014 | Release Date | Apr 30th, 2020 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Haswell E | Codename | Comet Lake |
Intel Socket 2011-3 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
8 | Cores | 8 |
16 | Threads | 16 |
3.0 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.9 GHz |
3.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.8 GHz |
140 W | TDP | 65 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
30.0x | Multiplier | 29.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |