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Intel Core i7-5960X Benchmark, Test and specs

Name: Intel Core i7-5960X
Brand: Intel
Rating: 4.7 (12 reviews)

Last updated: 2023-09-12

The Intel Core i7-5960X is a 8 core processor. It can handle 16 threads simultaneously and was introduced in Q3/2014. The Intel Core i7-5960X is based on the 5. generation of the Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition series and requires a mainboard with the socket LGA 2011-3. The Intel Core i7-5960X scores 1,002 points with one CPU core in the Geekbench 5 benchmark. When using all CPU cores, the result is 7,843 points.

At a glance
Name:	Intel Core i7-5960X
Family:	Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition (24)
CPU group:	Intel Core i 5000X (3)
Architecture:	Haswell E
Technology:	22 nm
Segment:	Desktop
Generation:	5
Predecessor:	Intel Core i7-4960X
Successor:	--

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The 8 CPU cores of the Intel Core i7-5960X clock with 3.00 GHz (3.50 GHz). The number of CPU cores and the clock frequency of the processor are largely responsible for the overall performance.

CPU Cores / Threads:	8 / 16
Core architecture:	normal
Cores:	8x

Hyperthreading / SMT:	Yes
Overclocking:	Yes
Frequency:	3.00 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core):	3.50 GHz
Turbo Frequency (8 Cores):	3.20 GHz

NPU AI performance

The performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors.

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

With the no iGPU, the Intel Core i7-5960X has an build in graphic solution. It has -- SM processors, which have a total of -- texture shaders. The iGPU not only enables games, but also significantly accelerates video playback.

Max. displays:
Generation:	--
Direct X:	--
Technology:
Max. GPU Memory:	--
Frame Generation:	No

Hardware codec support

Processors that have an integrated graphics can play videos faster and more efficiently. This can have a positive effect on the battery life of notebooks, for example.

AV1:	No
AVC:	No
VC-1:	No
JPEG:	No

Memory type:	Memory bandwidth:
Memory & PCIe The Intel Core i7-5960X supports up to 64 GB memory in up to 4 (Quad Channel) memory channels. This results in a maximum memory bandwidth of 68.2 GB/s.

DDR4-2133	68.2 GB/s
Max. Memory:	64 GB
Memory channels:	4 (Quad Channel)
ECC:	No
PCIe:	3.0 x 40
PCIe Bandwidth:	39.4 GB/s

Thermal Management With the TDP, the processor manufacturer specifies the cooling solution required for the processor. The Intel Core i7-5960X has a TDP of 140 W.

TDP (PL1 / PBP):	140 W
TDP (PL2):	--
TDP up:	--
TDP down:	--
Tjunction max.:	--

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-5960X has a 20.00 MB large cache. The processor is manufactured in 22 nm. Modern production increases the efficiency of the processor.

Technology:	22 nm
Chip design:	Monolithic
Socket:	LGA 2011-3
L2-Cache:	--
L3-Cache:	20.00 MB
AES-NI:	Yes
Operating systems:	Windows 10, Linux

Virtualization:	VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Instruction set (ISA):	x86-64 (64 bit)
ISA extensions:	SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Release date:	Q3/2014
Release price:	829 $
Part Number:	--
Documents:	Technical data sheet

Intel Core i7-5960X
8C 16T @ 3.00 GHz (3.50 GHz)

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Benchmark results

The benchmark results for the Intel Core i7-5960X have been carefully checked by us. We only publish benchmark results that have been created by us or that have been submitted by a visitor and then checked by a team member. All results are based on and fullfill our benchmark guidelines.

Cinebench 2024 Single-Core

The Cinebench 2024 benchmark is based on the Redshift rendering engine, which is also used in Maxon's 3D program Cinema 4D. The benchmark runs are each 10 minutes long to test whether the processor is limited by its heat generation.


	AMD Ryzen 7 1700 8C 16T @ 3.70 GHz	57
	Intel Xeon E5-2696 v4 22C 44T @ 3.60 GHz	57
	Intel Core i5-6500 4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz	56
	Intel Core i7-5960X 8C 16T @ 3.50 GHz	55
	AMD Ryzen 3 3200G 4C 4T @ 4.00 GHz	54
	Intel Core i7-5930K 6C 12T @ 3.70 GHz	54
	Intel Xeon E3-1230 v3 4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz	54

Cinebench 2024 Multi-Core

The Multi-Core test of the Cinebench 2024 benchmark uses all cpu cores to render using the Redshift rendering engine, which is also used in Maxons Cinema 4D. The benchmark run is 10 minutes long to test whether the processor is limited by its heat generation.


	Intel Core i7-9700K 8C 8T @ 4.90 GHz	532
	AMD Ryzen 3 8300G 4C 8T @ 4.90 GHz	510
	AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G 4C 8T @ 4.90 GHz	510
	Intel Core i7-5960X 8C 16T @ 3.50 GHz	498
	Intel Core i5-10600KF 6C 12T @ 4.80 GHz	488
	Intel Core i5-10600K 6C 12T @ 4.80 GHz	488
	AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT 6C 12T @ 4.50 GHz	482

Geekbench 6 Single-Core

Geekbench 6 is a partial load benchmark for modern computers, notebooks and smartphones. In the single-core test, only the fastest CPU core is measured. The test run simulates the performance in practice.


	Intel Core i3-7100T 2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz	1157
	Intel Core i3-7101TE 2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz	1157
	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X 12C 24T @ 4.00 GHz	1155
	Intel Core i7-5960X 8C 16T @ 3.50 GHz	1154
	Intel Xeon E5-2667 v3 8C 16T @ 3.60 GHz	1152
	Intel Core i3-6300T 2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz	1150
	Intel Core i3-4360 2C 4T @ 3.70 GHz	1150

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

The practical Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark tests the system's performance under partial load. The processor's maximum power consumption is far from being used up.


	Intel Xeon E5-2697 v4 18C 36T @ 2.80 GHz	7785
	AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G 6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz	7721
	Intel Core i7-9800X 8C 16T @ 4.20 GHz	7654
	Intel Core i7-5960X 8C 16T @ 3.20 GHz	7640
	Intel Xeon E5-2683 v4 16C 32T @ 2.50 GHz	7633
	Intel Core i9-9900 8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz	7619
	Intel Core i3-14100T 4C 8T @ 2.70 GHz	7616

Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	Intel Xeon E5-1650 v3 6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz	1006
	Intel Core i7-6785R 4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz	1004
	Intel Xeon E3-1505M v5 4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz	1004
	Intel Core i7-5960X 8C 16T @ 3.50 GHz	1002
	Intel Xeon E5-2667 v4 8C 16T @ 3.60 GHz	1002
	Intel Xeon E5-2643 v4 6C 12T @ 3.70 GHz	1002
	Intel Core i7-5775C 4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz	997

Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	Intel Xeon E5-2650 v4 12C 24T @ 2.50 GHz	7953
	Intel Xeon Gold 5115 10C 20T @ 2.60 GHz	7943
	AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT 6C 12T @ 4.50 GHz	7916
	Intel Core i7-5960X 8C 16T @ 3.20 GHz	7843
	Intel Core i3-12300 4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz	7834
	Intel Xeon E5-2697 v2 12C 24T @ 3.10 GHz	7782
	AMD Ryzen 7 4700S 8C 16T @ 3.60 GHz	7745

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.


	Intel Xeon E5-1650 v2 6C 12T @ 3.70 GHz	12750
	Intel Core i7-10700TE 8C 16T @ 2.00 GHz	12744
	Intel Core i5-10500 6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz	12725
	Intel Core i7-5960X 8C 16T @ 3.20 GHz	12709
	AMD Ryzen 3 3300X 4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz	12700
	Intel Xeon E5-2650L v4 14C 28T @ 2.00 GHz	12657
	Intel Xeon E5-2667 v3 8C 16T @ 3.40 GHz	12638

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

Blender is a free 3D graphics software for rendering (creating) 3D bodies, which can also be textured and animated in the software. The Blender benchmark creates predefined scenes and measures the time (s) required for the entire scene. The shorter the time required, the better. We selected bmw27 as the benchmark scene.


	AMD Ryzen 7 1700 8C 16T @ 3.30 GHz	235.6
	AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz	235.7
	AMD Ryzen 7 1800X 8C 16T @ 3.80 GHz	241.2
	Intel Core i7-5960X 8C 16T @ 3.20 GHz	254.1
	AMD Ryzen 5 2600X 6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz	278.4
	Intel Core i7-6850K 6C 12T @ 3.60 GHz	279.7
	Intel Core i7-9700KF 8C 8T @ 4.60 GHz	288.4

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 Multi-Core

The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.


	AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE 6C 12T @ 3.30 GHz	3997
	AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6C 12T @ 3.60 GHz	3990
	Intel Xeon E5-2660 v3 10C 20T @ 2.60 GHz	3967
	Intel Core i7-5960X 8C 16T @ 3.00 GHz	3944
	Intel Core i5-10600 6C 12T @ 3.30 GHz	3927
	AMD Ryzen 7 1700 8C 16T @ 3.00 GHz	3883
	Intel Core i9-9900T 8C 16T @ 2.10 GHz	3882

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	AMD Ryzen 3 3100 4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz	179
	Intel Core i5-7600K 4C 4T @ 4.20 GHz	179
	Intel Core i5-8600 6C 6T @ 4.20 GHz	178
	Intel Core i7-5960X 8C 16T @ 3.50 GHz	177
	Intel Core i5-9400 6C 6T @ 4.10 GHz	177
	Intel Core i5-9400F 6C 6T @ 4.10 GHz	177
	AMD Ryzen 7 2700X 8C 16T @ 4.30 GHz	177

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	AMD Ryzen 5 2600X 6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz	1380
	Intel Xeon E5-2630 v4 10C 20T @ 2.60 GHz	1374
	AMD Ryzen 7 2700E 8C 16T @ 3.20 GHz	1364
	Intel Core i7-5960X 8C 16T @ 3.20 GHz	1360
	Intel Xeon E5-1660 v3 8C 16T @ 3.20 GHz	1360
	Intel Core i5-10400 6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz	1341
	Intel Core i5-10400F 6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz	1341

Benchmarks

Cinebench 2024 (SC)
364 entries

Cinebench 2024 (MC)
361 entries

Geekbench 6 (SC)
1,888 entries

Geekbench 6 (MC)
1,822 entries

Geekbench 5 (SC)
2,510 entries

Geekbench 5 (MC)
2,477 entries

PassMark CPU-Mark
2,459 entries

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)
190 entries

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (MC)
746 entries

Cinebench R15 (SC)
1,110 entries

Cinebench R15 (MC)
1,106 entries

Geekbench 3 (SC)
942 entries

Geekbench 3 (MC)
938 entries

Cinebench R11.5 (SC)
825 entries

Cinebench R11.5 (MC)
836 entries

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GPU name:	no iGPU
GPU frequency:
GPU (Turbo):	No turbo
Compute units:	--
Shader:	--
Hardware Raytracing:	No
Release date:

h265 / HEVC (8 bit):	No
h265 / HEVC (10 bit):	No
h264:	No
VP8:	No
VP9:	No

AI hardware:	--
AI specifications:	--
NPU + CPU + iGPU:	--