The Core i5-10500 is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-960. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i5-10500
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 50% less energy – 65 vs 130 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 8 threads
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i7-960
The Core i5-10500 is better in every way
Core i5-10500 vs Core i7-960 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-10500
Apr 30th, 2020
Average FPS
188
100%
Min 1% FPS
125
100%
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Core i5-10500 vs Core i7-960 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
Ultra
1920x1080
+2
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Average FPS
Ultra
1920x1080
+3
Average FPS
Average FPS
High
1920x1080
+3
Average FPS
Average FPS
High Quality
1920x1080
Average FPS
Average FPS
Very High
1920x1080
Average FPS
Average FPS
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-10500 vs Core i7-960 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-10500 vs Core i7-960 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-10500
Apr 30th, 2020
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
4.5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i7-960
Oct 20th, 2009
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
8 MB
67%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.46 GHz
77%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-10500 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-960 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Oct 20th, 2009 |
| Not Available | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1366 |
| Comet Lake | Codename | Bloomfield |
65 W | Power Consumption | 130 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.1 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.2 GHz |
4.5 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
12 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | No |
