The Core i5-11600KF is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-5960X. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i5-11600KF
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 11% less energy – 125 vs 140 Watts
Advantages of the Core i7-5960X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 12 threads
Core i5-11600KF vs Core i7-5960X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-11600KF
Mar 16th, 2021
Average FPS
203
100%
Min 1% FPS
134
100%
Price, $
Out of Stock
Value, $/FPS
Not Available
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Core i7-5960X
Sep 1st, 2014
Average FPS
184
91%
Min 1% FPS
122
91%
Price, $
$235.05
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.27/FPS
100%
Core i5-11600KF vs Core i7-5960X in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-11600KF vs Core i7-5960X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-11600KF vs Core i7-5960X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-11600KF
Mar 16th, 2021
Cores
6-core
75%
L3 Cache
12 MB
60%
Base Frequency
3.9 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
Core i7-5960X
Sep 1st, 2014
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
20 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
77%
Turbo Frequency
3.5 GHz
71%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2133 MHz
67%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-11600KF | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-5960X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Mar 16th, 2021 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2014 |
| $237.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011-3 |
| Rocket Lake | Codename | Haswell E |
125 W | Power Consumption | 140 W |
| Performance | ||
| 6 | Cores | 8 |
| 12 | Threads | 16 |
3.9 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.0 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
| 12 MB | L3 Cache | 20 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2133 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
