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
Fortnite
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2014
FPS
224
93%
Value, $/FPS
$0.72/FPS
100%
Price, $
$160.99
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $160.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 121 minutes ago
Buy for $187.9 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 120 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2014
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-5960X | vs | Intel Core i5-12600K |
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Sep 1st, 2014 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
Haswell E | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 2011-3 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
8 | Cores | 10 |
16 | Threads | 16 |
3.0 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
3.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.9 GHz |
140 W | TDP | 125 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
30.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |