COMPARE
CPU
RANKINGS
TEST
YOUR CPU
ADD TO PC
BUILD
IntelBX80633I74960X
$1,189
IntelBX80684I59600KF
▲ 52910 ▼
 $1,189 

6 Cores, 12 Threads @3.6GHz, Ivy Bridge-E.
Release date: Q3 2013.

VS
▲ 824,323 ▼

6 Cores, 6 Threads @3.70 GHz, 95 W.
Release date ≈ Q2 2019.

Effective Speed 
+19%
Real World Speed
Performance profile from 70,243 user samples
Benchmark your CPU here
5,121 User Benchmarks
Best Bench: 88% Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 4.4 GHz (avg)
Worst Bench: 70% Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 1.65 GHz (avg)
Poor: 70% Great: 88%
SPEED RANK: 265th / 1456
Gaming
Gaming 78%
Battleship
Desktop
Desktop 79%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 69%
Battle cruiser
65,122 User Benchmarks
Best Bench: 102% Base clock 3.7 GHz, turbo 5.15 GHz (avg)
Worst Bench: 81% Base clock 3.7 GHz, turbo 3.7 GHz (avg)
Poor: 81% Great: 102%
SPEED RANK: 129th / 1456
Gaming
Gaming 93%
Nuclear submarine
Desktop
Desktop 95%
Nuclear submarine
Workstation
Workstation 77%
Battleship
Effective Speed
Effective CPU Speed 		78.4 % 93.2 % Faster effective speed.
+19%
Average Score 
+25%
Memory
Avg. Memory Latency 		86.2 Pts 91.4 Pts Slightly lower memory latency.
+6%
1-Core
Avg. Single Core Speed 		98 Pts 134 Pts Much faster single-core speed.
+37%
2-Core
Avg. Dual Core Speed 		196 Pts 267 Pts Much faster dual-core speed.
+36%
4-Core
Avg. Quad Core Speed 		381 Pts 521 Pts Much faster quad-core speed.
+37%
8-Core
Avg. Octa Core Speed 		619 Pts 686 Pts Faster octa-core speed.
+11%
Overclocked Score 
+21%
Memory
OC Memory Latency 		95.2 Pts 96.4 Pts +1%
1-Core
OC Single Core Speed 		118 Pts 151 Pts Faster OC single-core speed.
+28%
2-Core
OC Dual Core Speed 		231 Pts 303 Pts Much faster OC dual-core speed.
+31%
4-Core
OC Quad Core Speed 		450 Pts 597 Pts Much faster OC quad-core speed.
+33%
8-Core
OC Octa Core Speed 		728 Pts 808 Pts Faster OC octa-core speed.
+11%
Value & Sentiment 
+535%
Market Share
Based on 68,123,714 CPUs tested
See market share leaders
Market Share
Market Share (trailing 30 days) 		0.01 % 0.2 % Insanely higher market share.
+1,900%
Value
Value For Money 		52.6 % 105 % Hugely better value.
+99%
User Rating
UBM User Rating 		52 % 82 % Much more popular.
+58%
Price
Price (score) 		$1,189 $183 Hugely cheaper.
+85%
Nice To Haves 
+12%
Age
Newest 		129 Months 62+ Months Much more recent.
+52%
64-Core
OC Multi Core Speed 		905 Pts Slightly faster OC 64-core speed.
+8% 		838 Pts
64-Core
Avg. Multi Core Speed 		776 Pts Slightly faster 64-core speed.
+9% 		712 Pts
Specifications 
Launch Date
Launch Date 		Q3'13 Q1'19
Cache
Cache 		15 MB SmartCache 9 MB SmartCache
Instruction Set Extensions
Instruction Set Extensions 		SSE4.2, AVX, AES Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
Lithography
Lithography 		22 nm 14 nm
Max Turbo Frequency
Max Turbo Frequency 		4 GHz 4.60 GHz
Bus Speed
Bus Speed 		5 GT/s DMI2 8 GT/s DMI3
Max Memory Size
Max Memory Size (dependent on memory type) 		64 GB 128 GB
Memory Types
Memory Types 		DDR3 1333/1600/1866 DDR4-2666
Memory Channels
Max # of Memory Channels 		4 2
Memory Bandwidth
Max Memory Bandwidth 		59.7 GB/s 41.6 GB/s
Package Size
Package Size 		52.5mm x 45.0mm 37.5mm x 37.5mm
Hyper-Threading Tech
Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology ‡ 		Yes No
Max # of PCI Express Lanes
Max # of PCI Express Lanes 		40 16

More specs » More specs »
Conclusion 
Average Bench 78.4%
Average Bench 93.2%
ADVERTISEMENT

The Core i7-4960X is Intel's top of the range desktop processor which sports six physical and twelve hyper-threaded cores. The 4960X was released in 2013 but it uses an FCLGA2011 socket which is supported only by the X79 chipset and is now three years old. As a result an investment in this processor forgoes the last three years worth of platform advances which include, amongst other things, on-board USB 3.0 and additional SATA 600 MB/s ports. Comparing the 4960X and the 4930K shows that when overclocked, the 4930K is able to best the extreme 4960X at nearly half the price! Finally comparing the latest Haswell 4770K to the 4960X shows that 4770K is again able to best the 4960X, this time at a small fraction of the price. The 4960X is significantly overpriced and there is far better value available elsewhere. [Mar '14 CPUPro]

MORE DETAILS

My favorite CPU of all time after the Core i3-8100 that I upgraded it from, to this, the amazing Core i5-9600KF, that has no problem being soft overclocked to 4.8 GHz on all cores with no stability or heat issues. I just love it and I have been using and don't plan on upgrading it anytime soon. What a beast! [Jun '23 therealmustii]

MORE DETAILS

User Builds 
5,121
65,122
Custom PC Builder (Start a new build) Build your perfect PC: compare component prices, popularity, speed and value for money

CHOOSE A COMPONENT:

CPU GPU SSD HDD RAM MBD
Processor Rankings (Price vs Performance) June 2024 CPU Rankings

We calculate effective speed which measures real world performance for typical users. Effective speed is adjusted by current prices to yield a value for money rating. Our calculated values are checked against thousands of individual user ratings. The customizable table below combines these factors to bring you the definitive list of top CPUs. [CPUPro]

ADVERTISEMENT

Group Test Results

  • Best user rated - User sentiment trumps benchmarks for this comparison.
  • Best value for money - Value for money is based on real world performance.
  • Fastest real world speed - Real World Speed measures performance for typical consumers.
How Fast Is Your CPU? (Bench your build) Size up your PC in less than a minute

Welcome to our PC speed test tool. UserBenchmark will test your PC and compare the results to other users with the same components. You can quickly size up your PC, identify hardware problems and explore the best value for money upgrades.

UserBenchmark of the month

Gaming Desktop ProGaming

How it works

  • - Download and run UserBenchmark
  • - CPU tests include: integer, floating and string
  • - GPU tests include: six 3D game simulations
  • - Drive tests include: read, write, sustained write and mixed IO
  • - RAM tests include: single/multi core bandwidth and latency
  • - SkillBench (space shooter) tests user input accuracy
  • - Reports are generated and presented on userbenchmark.com
  • - Identify the strongest components in your PC
  • - See speed test results from other users
  • - Compare your components to the current market leaders
  • - Explore your best upgrade options with a virtual PC build
  • - Compare your in-game FPS to other users with your hardware

 Frequently Asked Questions

Processors FAQ
AMD vs Intel: Gaming performance 2012-2021
How does IPC compare between AMD's Ryzen and Intel's Kaby Lake?
What is multi core mixed speed?
What is multi core integer speed?
What is multi core floating point speed?
What is single core mixed CPU speed?
What is quad core mixed CPU speed?
What is quad core floating point speed?
What is quad core integer speed?
What is single core floating point speed?
What is single core integer speed?
What is the GeekBench single core score?
What is a CPU?
What is the effective CPU speed index?
What is overclocking?
What is thermal design power (TDP)?
ALL FAQs »

 Best User Rated
Why does UserBenchmark have a bad reputation on reddit?
Marketers operate thousands of reddit accounts. Our benchmarks expose their spiel so they attack our reputation.
Why don’t PC brands endorse UserBenchmark?
Brands make boatloads on flagships like the 4090 and 14900KS. We help users get similar real-world performance for less money.
Why don’t youtubers promote UserBenchmark?
We don't pay youtubers, so they don't praise us. Moreover, our data obstructs youtubers who promote overpriced or inferior products.
Why does UserBenchmark have negative trustpilot reviews?
The 200+ trustpilot reviews are mostly written by virgin marketing accounts. Real users don't give a monkey's about big brands.
Why is UserBenchmark popular with users?
Instead of pursuing brands for sponsorship, we've spent 13 years publishing real-world data for users.
The Best
CPUGPUSSD
Intel Core i5-12600K $160Nvidia RTX 4060 $290WD Black SN850X M.2 2TB $150
Intel Core i5-13600K $260Nvidia RTX 4060-Ti $388WD Black SN850X M.2 1TB $79
Intel Core i5-12400F $110Nvidia RTX 4070 $520Crucial T700 M.2 4TB $363
Today's hottest
Amazon Ebay
deals
If you buy something via a price link, UserBenchmark may earn a commission
Build Test EFps
Can You Run It?
►
YouTube
*NEW*
About  •  User Guide  •  FAQs  •  Email  •  Privacy  •  Developer  •  YouTube Feedback