Intel Core i7-5960X

The Intel Core i7-5960X, launched in Q3 2014 as part of the Haswell-E family, is a powerhouse desktop processor designed for enthusiasts and professionals seeking uncompromising performance. Featuring 8 cores and 16 threads, clocked at 3.0GHz (boost up to 3.5GHz), this processor delivers unparalleled computing power for demanding tasks such as content creation, 3D rendering, and gaming. With 20MB of shared cache and support for DDR4-2133 memory up to 64GB, it provides exceptional multitasking capabilities and seamless workflow execution, making it the processor of choice for high-end desktop systems.

Intel Core i7-5960X

Intel Core i7-5960X

Intel Core i7-5960X

The Intel Core i7-5960X, launched in Q3 2014 as part of the Haswell-E family, is a powerhouse desktop processor designed for enthusiasts and professionals seeking uncompromising performance. Featuring 8 cores and 16 threads, clocked at 3.0GHz (boost up to 3.5GHz), this processor delivers unparalleled computing power for demanding tasks such as content creation, 3D rendering, and gaming. With 20MB of shared cache and support for DDR4-2133 memory up to 64GB, it provides exceptional multitasking capabilities and seamless workflow execution, making it the processor of choice for high-end desktop systems.

General Parameters

Release DateQ3 2014
ManufacturerIntel
TypeDesktop
Instruction Setx86-64
Core ArchitectureHaswell E
PCI ExpressN/A
PCIE Version3
Integrated GraphicsNo

Test in benchmarks

Performance test of Intel Core i7-5960X in benchmarks

PassMark

Single Core1963
Multi Core12655

Cinebench 2024

Cross-platform benchmark reference for high-performance processors

Single Core-
Multi Core-

Cinebench R23

Cross-platform benchmark reference for high-performance processors

Single Core1067
Multi Core9918

Cinebench R20

Cross-platform benchmark reference for high-performance processors

Single Core-
Multi Core-

Geekbench 6

The new version of this benchmark reference emulates common operations often used in real-world applications.

Single Core1244
Multi Core6669

Geekbench 5

The previous version of this benchmark reference emulates common operations often used in real-world applications.

Single Core892
Multi Core7026

Others

Blender-
iGPU FP32-
Fabrication Process22nm
SocketLGA-2011-3
Energy Consumption140 W
Max TempN/A

CPU Performance

Main Cores8
Main ThreadsN/A
Main Cores Base Freq.N/A
Main Cores Turbo Freq.3.5GHz
Total Cores8
Total Threads16
Bus Frequency100MHz
Multiplier30x
L1 Cache64K per core
L2 Cache256K per core
L3 Cache20MB shared
Unlocked MultiplierNo

Memory Parameters

Memory TypesDDR4-2133
Max Memory64GB
Max. Memory Channels4
Max BandwidthN/A
ECC Memory SupportN/A

GPU Parameters

Integrated GraphicsNo
GPU Base FrequencyN/A
Dynamic Max GPU FrequencyN/A
ShadersN/A
Texture UnitsN/A
ROP UnitsN/A
Execution UnitsN/A
Energy ConsumptionN/A

Miscellaneous

PCIE Version3
PCIE LinesN/A

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