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Core i7-960 vs Ryzen 5 5600X

Core i7-960 vs Ryzen 5 5600X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i7-960

3.2 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-960 Logo
Intel Core i7-960 3.2 GHz 8 MB Cache Quad-Core CPU Processor SLBEU LGA 1366

Buy for $132.34 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 252 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Ryzen 5 5600X

3.7 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 6-core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for $119 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 252 minutes ago

Core i7-960

3.2 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-960 Logo
Intel Core i7-960 3.2 GHz 8 MB Cache Quad-Core CPU Processor SLBEU LGA 1366

Buy for $132.34 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 252 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Ryzen 5 5600X

3.7 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 6-core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for $119 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 252 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 5 5600X outperforms the more expensive Core i7-960 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Ryzen 5 5600X is 4034 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-960.

Advantages of Ryzen 5 5600X

  • Performs up to 13% better in F1 22 than Core i7-960 - 285 vs 253 FPS
  • Up to 10% cheaper than Core i7-960 - $119.00 vs $132.34
  • Up to 19% better value when playing F1 22 than Core i7-960 - $0.42 vs $0.52 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 50% less energy than Intel Core i7-960 - 65 vs 130 Watts
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-960 - 12 vs 8 threads
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F1 22

F1 22

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

Intel Core i7-960 Logo
Core i7-960

Desktop • Oct 20th, 2009


FPS

253

89%

Value, $/FPS

$0.52/FPS

81%

Price, $

$132.34

89%

Intel Core i7-960 3.2 GHz 8 MB Cache Quad-Core CPU Processor SLBEU LGA 1366

Buy for $132.34 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 252 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo
Ryzen 5 5600X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


FPS

285

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.42/FPS

100%

Price, $

$119

100%

FPS and Value Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 6-core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for $119 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 252 minutes ago

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With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

Intel Core i7-960 Logo
Core i7-960

Desktop • Oct 20th, 2009

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo
Ryzen 5 5600X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-960 Logo
Core i7-960

Desktop • Oct 20th, 2009


Single-Core

491

23%

Multi-Core

1663

19%

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo
Ryzen 5 5600X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


Single-Core

2092

100%

Multi-Core

8659

100%

Intel Core i7-960 Logo

Core i7-960

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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo

Ryzen 5 5600X

Oct 20th, 2009Release Date
Nov 5th, 2020
Core i7CollectionRyzen 5
BloomfieldCodenameVermeer
Intel Socket 1366SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
6
8Threads
12
3.2 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.7 GHz
3.5 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.6 GHz
130 WTDP
65 W
45 nmProcess Size
7 nm
24.0xMultiplier
37.0x
NoneIntegrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

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