Technical specifications and documented benchmark results for this processor.
Last updated: 2026-10-20Intel Core i7-5960X @ 3.00GHz is a Desktop processor with 8 cores and 16 threads. It runs at 3 GHz and boosts up to 3.5 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 13593 and a single-thread rating of 2097. Its stated TDP is 140 W.
A summary based on specifications and results.
Intel Core i7-5960X @ 3.00GHz is a Desktop processor with 8 cores and 16 threads. It runs at 3 GHz and boosts up to 3.5 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 13593 and a single-thread rating of 2097. Its stated TDP is 140 W.
Multi-axis comparison
A direct comparison with nearby processors from the same brand and a similar core count.
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Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.
Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.
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Snapshot from 2026-10-20
| Brand | Intel |
|---|---|
| Category | Desktop |
| Release year | 2014 |
| Socket | LGA2011-V3 |
| Cores / threads | 8 / 16 |
| Base clock | 3.00 GHz |
| Max turbo | 3.50 GHz |
| TDP | 140 W |
| Integrated graphics | — |
| Memory type | DDR4 |
|---|---|
| Official speed | DDR4-1600 |
| Maximum capacity | 64 GB |
