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Intel Core i7-5960X @ 3.00GHz

Intel Core i7-5960X @ 3.00GHz specifications and PassMark benchmark data: 2,097 single-core score, 13,593 multicore score, LGA2011-v3 socket, 8 cores.

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Multicore performance
13,593
Single-core performance
2,097
Estimated price
$71.42

Last price change 2026-10-01

Processor specifications
Specifications reported by the benchmark source.
Class
Desktop
Socket
LGA2011-v3
Base clock
3 GHz
Turbo clock
3.5 GHz
Cores
8
Threads
16
Typical TDP
140 W
Release / first seen
Q3 2014
Cache per CPU package
Multipliers show the number of cache blocks reported by the source.
L1 Instruction Cache
8 x 32 KB
L1 Data Cache
8 x 32 KB
L2 Cache
8 x 256 KB
L3 Cache
20 MB
Additional source specifications
More specifications reported for this processor.
Memory Support
Max. Memory Size: 64 GB (DDR4 1600/1866/2133)

Understanding Intel Core i7-5960X @ 3.00GHz

PassMark single-core and multicore scores describe different workloads. Compare each score with the same benchmark on another processor. A higher multicore score does not mean every application or game will run proportionally faster. Device cooling, memory and power settings also affect performance.

Will Intel Core i7-5960X @ 3.00GHz work with my motherboard?

The source lists LGA2011-v3 as the socket. Check the exact motherboard model and revision on its manufacturer's CPU support list, including the minimum BIOS version. A socket match alone does not establish compatibility. Include a new motherboard, memory and cooling in your budget when the platform changes.

Other names listed by the benchmark source: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-5960X CPU @ 3.00GHz, Intel Core i7-5960X CPU @ 3.00GHz.

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The retrieval date records when Find Me a CPU collected the source data. It is not a benchmark test date. Prices are USD estimates from the source, converted for other currencies, rather than live retailer offers. Release / first seen means the CPU first appeared on PassMark charts, not necessarily its launch date.

Benchmark scores do not predict frame rates in a particular game. Typical TDP is a specification, not measured electricity use. A matching socket does not confirm motherboard support; check the manufacturer's CPU support list and BIOS requirements.

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