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In short — Core i5-7500 outperforms Core i7-4960X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-7500 is 1218 days newer than Core i7-4960X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-4960X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-7500 - 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-7500
- Performs up to 4% better in Red Dead Redemption 2 than Core i7-4960X - 158 vs 152 FPS
- Consumes up to 50% less energy than Intel Core i7-4960X - 65 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-4960X doesn't have integrated graphics
Red Dead Redemption 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Core i5-7500
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
158
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.56/FPS
100%
Price, $
$89
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Intel Core i5-7500 LGA 1151 7th Gen Core Desktop Processor
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TOP 5 Games
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1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
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Core i7-4960X
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2013
Core i5-7500
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-4960X | vs | Intel Core i5-7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3rd, 2013 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Ivy Bridge E | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
4.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
| 130 W | TDP | 65 W |
| 22 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | HD 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
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