The Core i7-5960X is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-3770K and it's also a better value for money, as it's only $38.71 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-5960X
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-3770K
- Up to 16% cheaper – $196.34 vs $235.05
- Consumes up to 45% less energy – 77 vs 140 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-5960X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i7-5960X vs Core i7-3770K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-5960X
Sep 1st, 2014
Average FPS
184
100%
Min 1% FPS
122
100%
Price, $
$235.05
83%
Value, $/FPS
$1.27/FPS
90%
Core i7-3770K
Apr 29th, 2012
Average FPS
172
93%
Min 1% FPS
115
94%
Price, $
$196.34
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.14/FPS
100%
Core i7-5960X vs Core i7-3770K 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 i7-5960X vs Core i7-3770K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-5960X vs Core i7-3770K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-5960X
Sep 1st, 2014
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
20 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
86%
Turbo Frequency
3.5 GHz
90%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2133 MHz
100%
Core i7-3770K
Apr 29th, 2012
Cores
4-core
50%
L3 Cache
8 MB
40%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
75%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-5960X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-3770K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Sep 1st, 2014 | Release Date | Apr 29th, 2012 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $313.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2011-3 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Haswell E | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| 140 W | Power Consumption | 77 W |
| Performance | ||
8 | Cores | 4 |
16 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
| 3.5 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.9 GHz |
20 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2133 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4000 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
