i3-10105F vs i7-5960X

Aggregate performance score

Core i7-5960X
2014
8 cores / 16 threads, 140 Watt
8.33
+41.7%

Core i7-5960X outperforms Core i3-10105F by a considerable 42% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-5960X and Core i3-10105F processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking9281129
Place by popularitynot in top-10056
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.78no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesCore i7 (Desktop)no data
Power efficiency5.438.25
Architecture codenameHaswell-E (2014)Comet Lake-R (2021)
Release date1 September 2014 (10 years ago)16 March 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$999$97

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-5960X and Core i3-10105F basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores8 (Octa-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads168
Base clock speed3 GHz3.7 GHz
Boost clock speed3.5 GHz4.4 GHz
Bus rate0 GT/s8 GT/s
L1 cache64K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache20 MB (shared)6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm14 nm
Die size356 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature67 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
Number of transistors2,600 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-5960X and Core i3-10105F compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCLGA2011FCLGA1200
Power consumption (TDP)140 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-5960X and Core i3-10105F. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Smart Response+no data
Demand Based Switching-no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data-

Security technologies

Core i7-5960X and Core i3-10105F technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
Identity Protection++
SGXno dataYes with Intel® ME
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-5960X and Core i3-10105F are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-5960X and Core i3-10105F. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR4-2666
Maximum memory size64 GB128 GB
Max memory channels42
Maximum memory bandwidth68 GB/s41.6 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-5960X and Core i3-10105F.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes4016

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i7-5960X 8.33
+41.7%
i3-10105F 5.88

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i7-5960X 12744
+41.7%
i3-10105F 8992

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i7-5960X 1323
i3-10105F 1473
+11.3%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i7-5960X 7492
+65.6%
i3-10105F 4525

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 8.33 5.88
Recency 1 September 2014 16 March 2021
Physical cores 8 4
Threads 16 8
Chip lithography 22 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 140 Watt 65 Watt

i7-5960X has a 41.7% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

i3-10105F, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 6 years, a 57.1% more advanced lithography process, and 115.4% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-5960X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-10105F in performance tests.


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