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Core i7-5960X vs Core i5-12600K

Core i7-5960X vs Core i5-12600K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i7-5960X

3.0 GHz | 8-core

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Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition i7-5960X Octa-core (8 Core) 3 GHz Processor - Socket LGA 2011-v3Retail Pack

Buy for $160.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 121 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-12600K

3.7 GHz | 10-core

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Intel Core i5-12600K Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for $187.9 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 120 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-5960X

3.0 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i7-5960X Logo
Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition i7-5960X Octa-core (8 Core) 3 GHz Processor - Socket LGA 2011-v3Retail Pack

Buy for $160.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 121 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-12600K

3.7 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Intel Core i5-12600K Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for $187.9 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 120 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i5-12600K outperforms the cheaper Core i7-5960X on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-5960X is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-12600K is 2621 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-5960X.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-5960X

  • Up to 14% cheaper than Core i5-12600K - $160.99 vs $187.9
  • Up to 8% better value when playing Fortnite than Core i5-12600K - $0.72 vs $0.78 per FPS

Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600K

  • Performs up to 7% better in Fortnite than Core i7-5960X - 240 vs 224 FPS
  • Consumes up to 11% less energy than Intel Core i7-5960X - 125 vs 140 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-5960X doesn't have integrated graphics
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Fortnite

Fortnite

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Epic

Intel Core i7-5960X Logo
Core i7-5960X

Desktop • Sep 1st, 2014


FPS

224

93%

Value, $/FPS

$0.72/FPS

100%

Price, $

$160.99

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition i7-5960X Octa-core (8 Core) 3 GHz Processor - Socket LGA 2011-v3Retail Pack

Buy for $160.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 121 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

240

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.78/FPS

92%

Price, $

$187.9

85%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-12600K Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for $187.9 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 120 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Epic

Intel Core i7-5960X Logo
Core i7-5960X

Desktop • Sep 1st, 2014

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-5960X Logo
Core i7-5960X

Desktop • Sep 1st, 2014


Single-Core

1274

52%

Multi-Core

7389

62%

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2450

100%

Multi-Core

11792

100%

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Intel Core i7-5960X

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Intel Core i5-12600K Logo

Intel Core i5-12600K

Sep 1st, 2014Release Date
Nov 4th, 2021
Core i7CollectionCore i5
Haswell ECodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 2011-3SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
8Cores
10
16Threads16
3.0 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.7 GHz
3.5 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.9 GHz
140 WTDP
125 W
22 nmProcess Size
10 nm
30.0xMultiplier
37.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
UHD Graphics 770
YesOverclockableYes

Builds Using Core i7-5960X or Core i5-12600K

Fortnite, 1920 x 1080, Epic

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