HowManyFPS Desktop App v1.25.3Track Bottlenecks and Boost Your FPSOpen HowManyFPS.com on your PC to benchmark

CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i7-960 vs Pentium Gold G6405

The Core i7-960 is slower than the Pentium Gold G6405 on average across 100+ games and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's $55.01 more expensive!

bar_chartBenchmarks groupCommunity calculateFPS Calculator compressBottleneck Calculator

CPU

$145.00View CPUAll CPUs

CPU

$89.99View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 34% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 11 years and 7 months newer
Available for $89.99

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

Resolution

Quality

Paired GPU

View Compare All GPUs

Select GPU

League of Legends2009

Core i7-960

120FPS

Pentium Gold G6405

156FPS

Dota 22013

169FPS

173FPS

359FPS

435FPS

Apex Legends2019

Core i7-960

379FPS

Pentium Gold G6405

369FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i7-960

184FPS

Pentium Gold G6405

193FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i7-960

526FPS

Pentium Gold G6405

517FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i7-960

208FPS

Pentium Gold G6405

211FPS

Valorant2020

Core i7-960

538FPS

Pentium Gold G6405

550FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core i7-960

Pentium Gold G6405

13%

Pentium Gold G6405 ranks 9 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i7-960

Pentium Gold G6405

Core i7-960 has 2 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i7-960

Pentium Gold G6405

Core i7-960 has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i7-960

8 MB

Pentium Gold G6405

4 MB

Core i7-960 has 4 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i7-960

3.2 GHz

Pentium Gold G6405

4.1 GHz

Pentium Gold G6405 has a 28% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

3.466 GHz

TDPhelp

130W

58W

Pentium Gold G6405 draws 72W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i7-960

$145.00

Pentium Gold G6405

$89.99

Pentium Gold G6405 is $55.01 cheaper.

Core i7-960Pentium Gold G6405

LGA1366

Sockethelp

LGA1200

Bloomfield

Codenamehelp

Comet Lake-R

Desktop

Segmenthelp

Desktop

No Integrated Graphics

Integrated GPUhelp

UHD Graphics 610

DDR3

RAMhelp

2666 MHz (DDR4)

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i7-960 or Pentium Gold G6405?expand_more

The Core i7-960. It's 225% faster than the Pentium Gold G6405 on average across 100+ games, scoring 4/100 vs 13/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i7-960 than Pentium Gold G6405?expand_more

225% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i7-960 or Pentium Gold G6405?expand_more

The Core i7-960 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i7-960 worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 4/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i7-960 and Pentium Gold G6405?expand_more

Performance: Core i7-960 scores 4/100, Pentium Gold G6405 scores 13/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i7-960 or Pentium Gold G6405 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 i7-960 or Pentium Gold G6405?expand_more

The Core i7-960 is the stronger pick at 4/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.