Compare / Core i7-4820K vs Core i7-5960X
Core i7-4820K vs Core i7-5960X: which is better?
Core i7-4820K and Core i7-5960X perform almost the same in games (1080p · competitive settings · RTX 5090). Core i7-4820K offers better value for money.
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Cheaper: Core i7-4820KValue: Core i7-4820K
Head to head
26%
Gaming performance
26%
39/100
Part score
39/100
148 FPS
Average FPS
147 FPS
≈ $40 (used)
Approx. price
≈ $44 (used)
100/100
Value for money
90/100
Specifications
| Core i7-4820K | Core i7-5960X | |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 8 |
| Max boost | 3.9 GHz | 3.5 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 130 W | 140 W |
| Socket | LGA1150 | — |
| Memory | DDR3 | — |
| Integrated graphics | Yes | Yes |
| Release year | 2012 | 2013 |
Free · no install
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Estimated FPS in games
Core i7-4820KCore i7-5960X
148average FPS
147average FPS