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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-4670K vs Core i7-5960X

The Core i5-4670K is slightly faster than the Core i7-5960X on average across 100+ games and it's also a much better value for money, as it's $125.11 cheaper!

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$129.94View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 2% faster on average across 100+ games

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$255.05View CPUAll CPUs

Is 1 year and 3 months newer

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Quality

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Fortnite2017

Core i5-4670K

325FPS

Core i7-5960X

325FPS

League of Legends2009

199FPS

196FPS

508FPS

503FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i5-4670K

202FPS

Core i7-5960X

201FPS

Valorant2020

Core i5-4670K

577FPS

Core i7-5960X

575FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i5-4670K

605FPS

Core i7-5960X

603FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i5-4670K

518FPS

Core i7-5960X

518FPS

Dota 22013

Core i5-4670K

184FPS

Core i7-5960X

183FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

Scorehelp

Core i5-4670K

25%

Core i7-5960X

24%

Core i5-4670K ranks 1 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i5-4670K

Core i7-5960X

Core i7-5960X has 4 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i5-4670K

Core i7-5960X

Core i7-5960X has 12 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i5-4670K

6 MB

Core i7-5960X

20 MB

Core i7-5960X has 14 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i5-4670K

3.4 GHz

Core i7-5960X

3 GHz

Core i5-4670K has a 13% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i5-4670K

3.8 GHz

Core i7-5960X

3.5 GHz

Core i5-4670K boosts 9% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i5-4670K

84W

Core i7-5960X

140W

Core i5-4670K draws 56W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i5-4670K

$129.94

Core i7-5960X

$255.05

Core i5-4670K is $125.11 cheaper.

Core i5-4670KCore i7-5960X

LGA1150

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LGA2011-3

Haswell

Codenamehelp

Haswell-E

Desktop

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Desktop

Intel HD 4600

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No Integrated Graphics

DDR3

RAMhelp

2133 MHz (DDR4)

Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-4670K or Core i7-5960X?expand_more

Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or platform compatibility.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i5-4670K or Core i7-5960X?expand_more

They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i5-4670K and Core i7-5960X?expand_more

Performance: Core i5-4670K scores 25/100, Core i7-5960X scores 24/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i5-4670K or Core i7-5960X bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i5-4670K or Core i7-5960X?expand_more

Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.