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Intel Core i5-12600HL vs Intel Core i9-7960X gaming benchmark

Intel Core i5-12600HL vs Intel Core i9-7960X

Processor comparisons   11-09-2022
   For example you can't decide which CPU to buy, you can make a decision by looking at the Intel Core i5-12600HL vs Intel Core i9-7960X tests and decide which is better for games or simple use for video editing, programming, machine learning, streaming, rendering. Here is useful information from real video editing and streaming tests or many benchmarks. A step-by-step analysis of all the technical characteristics, so that it can be easier to understand, is summarized in the table.
   From the comparison video, you can get the results of parallel examination in software tests like WPrime, GeekBench 6, 5.2, Prime95, 3DMark, 7zip, UserBenchmark, AIDA64, Furmark, DaVinci Resolve Studio, VeraCrypt, World of Tanks enCore Benchmark, Blender, PCMark 10, Blender, Cinebench 23 (20, 15), Handbrake, Gears 5, Dolphin Emulator, MATLAB, RealBench, SuperPi, PassMark.
   Gaming performance of CPUs in:
  • Rainbow Six Siege
  • Cyberpunk 2077
  • Apex Legends
  • Valorant
  • Grand Theft Auto V
  • Borderlands 3
  • Death Stranding
  • Fallout 76
  • Call of Duty: Warzone and Modern Warfare
  • World of Warcraft: Shadowlands
  • Assassin's Creed Valhalla
  • Overwatch
  • Valheim
  • Red Dead Redemption 2
  • Halo Infinite
  • Fortnite
  • Watch Dogs Legion
  • DOOM: Eternal
  • Last Man Standing

   After looking at the data these benchmarks and videos, you already be able to understand which CPU is better to buy for gaming Intel Core i9-7960X or Intel Core i5-12600HL.

 
Intel Core i5-12600HL
Intel Core i9-7960X

Summary benchmark results

As a percentage of the maximum value based on a sample from the entire base of all processors
Processor Benchmark
Core i5-12600HL58% Core i9-7960X58%


Gaming performance
Summary result of all game benchmarks.
Core i5-12600HL55% Core i9-7960X60%
For the maximum in this test, the results of the most powerful processor in the site database are taken. And of course, this is a server processor, on which no one will play games. Because this processor costs several tens of thousands of dollars. Therefore, if you think that the selected CPU has a small game result, look at the FPS that it produces in real games in the summary table below.
List of other games in which processors were compared: Ghostrunner, Control, Forza Horizon 4, Hitman 3, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Battlefield V, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS GO), Shadow of the Tomb Raider, NBA 2K20, League of Legends (LOL), Half-Life: Alyx, Monster Hunter World, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), Microsoft Flight Simulator, Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, DOTA 2A, Metro Exodus, Horizon Zero Dawn.

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite98.3106.9
Valorant111.7121.4
Cyberpunk 207762.568.0
Apex Legends105.0114.2
Call of Duty Warzone83.791.1
Overwatch90.498.4
Red Dead Redemption 277.083.8
DOOM Eternal55.860.7
Warzone87.194.7
Assassin's Creed93.8102.0
Valheim92.7100.8
The numbers in this table indicate the maximum FPS that was received on the device with the corresponding processor. Depending on the configuration of the computer (RAM size and Video Card) and graphics quality settings (Ultra, Medium, Normal), the results may differ quite significantly. We recommend that you better study the results of the Cinebench, GeekBench and Passmark becnmarks.
The tested computers not only did they have different video cards and different amounts of RAM. But users also tested them at different screen resolutions: 2K, FullHD or 4K. So the game benchmark data is approximate. But all video cards met the average system requirements of games. You will get more accurate information about how powerful the processor will be in games, if you get acquainted with the benchmarks that are made with the same video card that is installed in your computer.


Power consumption
Core i5-12600HL127% Core i9-7960X22%
To make a finishing resolution on which processor is better, you should also consider the generation of its core. It is clear that the newer the generation, the better the performance of the processor in games and benchmarks, as well as its energy efficiency. In this case the Core i5-12600HL is more energy efficient than the Core i9-7960X since it has less power consumption: 45W vs. 165W. Power consumption is especially important for laptops. And TDP should be taken into account when choosing a processor cooling system. You need to buy a cooler that has the TDP data specified in the specification was greater than the TDP of the compared processor.

Software benchmarks

For example you plan to use the processor not only for gaming, but also for video editing or video rendering, machine learning, programming, streaming, then the main parameter for you is its performance in multi-threaded mode. In this mode, the CPU turns on all cores and threads that it has to the maximum to achieve maximum efficiency. You will learn this data from the benchmark tables below. Before you take into account the data from these tests, be sure to make sure that the program that you are going to use on your computer can work in multi-threaded mode. Since there are still many programs that can use only one core to work, and all the benefit of multi-core mode are unused.
Cinebench 23, 20 an 15
The results of this benchmark show Single-threaded and Multi-threaded CPU performance
Intel Core i5-12600HL Intel Core i9-7960X
Cinbench 15 Single-core353184
Cinbench 15 Multi-core25973161
Cinbench 20 Single-core848611
Cinbench 20 Multi-core59005496
Cinbench 23 Single-core19901103
Cinbench 23 Multi-core1945722189

Passmark
This popular benchmark displays Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance
Intel Core i5-12600HL Intel Core i9-7960X
Single-Core46652605
Multi-Core2724127039

GeekBench 6, 5.2
This benchmark shows Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance
Intel Core i5-12600HL Intel Core i9-7960X
Single-Core17261113
Multi-Core1006118501

Comparison of specifications

In the specification comparison table, the most helpful will be the the possibility of overclocking it and release date of the processor. The later the processor is released, the longer it will last in your computer. And the easier it will be to upgrade the system later. The same can be said about overclocking. When the processor can be overclocked, increasing its performance, then it will continue to maintain maximum FPS even in the newest games. The savings are obvious! It turns out that you do not need to buy a new CPU to enjoy the games any longer.

Intel Core i5-12600HL Intel Core i9-7960X
Announcement dateSeptember 16, 2022October 01, 2017
TypeEmbeddedDesktop
SocketFCBGA1744FCLGA2066
Core nameAlder LakeSkylake
Architecturex86x86
Generation127
Turbo Frequency4.5 MHz4.2 MHz
Frequency2.7 MHz2.8 MHz
Cores1216
Threads1632
Bus rate8 GT/s8 GT/s
Bit6464
Lithography7 nm
Transistors count10200 millions7800 millions
Power consumption (TDP)45 W165 W
Memory typeUp to DDR5 4800 MT/s Up to DDR4 3200 MT/sDDR4-2666
Max. Memory64 Gb128 Gb
Memory Frequency
Memory bandwidth45.8 GB/s85 GB/s
L1 cache
L2 cache
L3 cache18 MB22 MB
OverclockingNoNo
Supports ECCNoNo
Part numberExpansion Options
In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Core i9-7960X is 3% better than Core i5-12600HL in terms of CPU frequency. Another difference is that Core i9-7960X has 4 more core than Core i5-12600HL. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption (relevant for laptops).

Result:
The number of parameters for which Intel Core i5-12600HL is better: 12
The number of parameters for which Intel Core i9-7960X is better: 21
   Although it should be realized that the summary data in the article above do not mean that taking them into account you should totally trust a simple quantitative comparison. Be sure to watch the testing video and read the opinion of real owners of Intel Core i5-12600HL and Intel Core i9-7960X before deciding which of the CPUs to buy for gaming.
Intel Core i5-12600HL - all data

•  Cinebench r15 score
•  Cinebench r20 score
•  Cinebench r23 score
•  GeekBench 6, 5.2 score
Intel Core i9-7960X - all data

•  Cinebench r15 score
•  Cinebench r20 score
•  Cinebench r23 score
•  GeekBench 6, 5.2 score
• Fortnite gaming benchmark
• Roblox gaming benchmark
• Valorant gaming benchmark
• Cyberpunk 2077 gaming benchmark
• Apex Legends gaming benchmark
• Call of Duty: Warzone gaming benchmark
• Overwatch gaming benchmark
• Red Dead Redemption 2 gaming benchmark
• DOOM Eternal gaming benchmark
• Assassin's Creed gaming benchmark
• GTA 5 gaming benchmark
• PUBG gaming benchmark


Intel Core i5-12600HL Processor Comparisons
• Vs Core i9-11900F
• Vs Core i5-12490F
• Vs Ryzen 7 Pro 5850U
• Vs Ryzen 9 6900HS
• Vs Ryzen 9 5600X
• Vs Core i5-12600H
• Vs Core i9-11900
• Vs Core i7-12650H
• Vs Ryzen 9 6900HX
• Vs Ryzen 9 6980HX
• Vs Core i5-12600HE
• Vs Core i9-11900KF
• Vs Ryzen 7 5700G
• Vs Ryzen 7 5800X3D
• Vs Ryzen 9 6980HS
• Vs Core i9-11900K
• Vs Core i9-9940X
• Vs Ryzen 5 PRO 6650HS
• Vs Xeon W-2275
• Vs Core i9-11950H
• Vs Core i7-11700B
• Vs Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H
• Vs Ryzen 7 5800X
• Vs Apple M1X
• Vs Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
• Vs Core i9-11900H
• Vs Core i9-11900KB
• Vs Core i9-10940X
• Vs Core i9-11980HK
• Vs Core i9-7980XE
• Vs Ryzen 7 Pro 5750G
• Vs Core i7-11700K
• Vs Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U
• Vs Core i9-7940X
• Vs Core i7-11700KF
• Vs Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
• Vs Core i7-11700
• Vs Ryzen Threadripper 2990X
• Vs Core i9-10920X
• Vs Ryzen 9 5980HX
• Vs Core i7-11700F
• Vs Ryzen 7 6800H
• Vs Ryzen 9 5980HS
• Vs Ryzen 7 6800HS
• Vs Core i5-12400
• Vs Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
• Vs Ryzen 7 6800U
• Vs Core i9-11900T
• Vs Ryzen 7 5800H
• Vs Core i5-12600HX
• Vs Core i5-12400F
• Vs Core i5-12400T
• Vs Core i9-9920X
• Vs Ryzen 5 6600H
• Vs Ryzen 7 5800HS
• Vs Ryzen 5 6600HS
• Vs Core i5-12600
• Vs Core i7-11700T
• Vs Core i3-12300HE
• Vs Core i3-12300HL
• Vs Core i3-13100
• Vs Core i7-13700H
• Vs Ryzen 7 7735HS


Intel Core i9-7960X Processor Comparisons
• Vs Core i9-7940X
• Vs Core i7-11700K
• Vs Ryzen 7 Pro 5850U
• Vs Ryzen 7 5700G
• Vs Core i9-11900K
• Vs Core i9-9940X
• Vs Ryzen 7 Pro 5750G
• Vs Ryzen 7 5800X
• Vs Apple M1X
• Vs Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
• Vs Core i9-10940X
• Vs Core i9-7980XE
• Vs Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
• Vs Ryzen 9 3900
• Vs Core i9-9960X
• Vs Ryzen 9 PRO 3900
• Vs Core i9-9990XE
• Vs Xeon W-3175X
• Vs Core i9-9980XE
• Vs Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
• Vs Ryzen 9 3900X
• Vs Ryzen 9 3900XT
• Vs Core i9-10980XE
• Vs Ryzen 9 5900
• Vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX
• Vs Ryzen 9 3950X
• Vs Ryzen 9 5900X
• Vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
• Vs Ryzen 9 5950X
• Vs Ryzen 9 5980HX
• Vs Ryzen 9 5980HS
• Vs Ryzen 7 5800H
• Vs Core i9-10900K
• Vs Ryzen 7 3800X
• Vs Core i9-10850K
• Vs Ryzen 7 3700X
• Vs Ryzen 7 5800U
• Vs Ryzen 5 5600X
• Vs Apple M1
• Vs Ryzen 9 4900U
• Vs Core i5-11600K
• Vs Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE
• Vs Core i7-10700K
• Vs Ryzen 7 4800H
• Vs Ryzen 5 3600XT
• Vs Core i9-9900K
• Vs Ryzen 5 3600X
• Vs Core i7-10700
• Vs Ryzen 5 3600
• Vs Ryzen 7 2700X
• Vs Core i7-10700F
• Vs Core i7-10875H
• Vs Ryzen 7 2700
• Vs Ryzen 5 4600H
• Vs Core i5-10600K
• Vs Ryzen 7 1700
• Vs Core i7-9700K
• Vs Ryzen 5 2600X
• Vs Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
• Vs Core i9-10920X
• Vs Ryzen Threadripper 2990X
• Vs Core i9-9920X
• Vs Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
• Vs Ryzen 9 5900HX
• Vs Ryzen 7 5800
• Vs Xeon E5-2697R v4
• Vs Xeon Gold 6242R
• Vs Xeon Gold 6246R
• Vs EPYC 7F32
• Vs Xeon Platinum 8260M
• Vs Xeon W-3245
• Vs Xeon W-2275
• Vs Xeon Gold 6130T
• Vs Xeon E5-2680R v4
• Vs Core i9-11900KF
• Vs Core i9-11900
• Vs Core i9-11900F
• Vs Core i9-11900T
• Vs Core i7-11700KF
• Vs Core i7-11700
• Vs Core i7-11700F
• Vs Core i7-11700T
• Vs Ryzen 7 3800XT
• Vs Ryzen 7 PRO 3700
• Vs Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
• Vs Ryzen 9 5800
• Vs Ryzen 9 5600X
• Vs Ryzen 9 5800X
• Vs Ryzen 7 5800HS
• Vs Core i9-10900KF
• Vs Core i9-7920X
• Vs Core i9-10910
• Vs Core i9-10900X
• Vs Core i9-11900H
• Vs Core i9-11900KB
• Vs Core i9-11950H
• Vs Core i9-11980HK
• Vs Core i7-11700B
• Vs Core i7-11850H
• Vs Core i7-12650H
• Vs Core i5-12600H
• Vs Core i5-12450H
• Vs Core i5-12500H
• Vs Core i7-12700TE
• Vs Core i7-12700T
• Vs Core i7-12700HE
• Vs Core i5-12400
• Vs Core i5-12400F
• Vs Core i5-12400T
• Vs Core i5-12600
• Vs Core i5-12600HE
• Vs Core i5-12600T
• Vs Core i3-12300HE
• Vs Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H
• Vs Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U
• Vs Ryzen 5 PRO 6650HS
• Vs Ryzen 9 6980HS
• Vs Ryzen 9 6900HX
• Vs Ryzen 9 6900HS
• Vs Ryzen 9 6980HX
• Vs Ryzen 7 6800H
• Vs Ryzen 5 6600H
• Vs Ryzen 7 6800HS
• Vs Ryzen 5 6600HS
• Vs Ryzen 7 6800U
• Vs Ryzen 5 6600U
• Vs Ryzen 7 5800X3D
• Vs Core i5-12490F
• Vs Core i5-12500HL
• Vs Core i5-12450HX
• Vs Core i5-12600HX
• Vs Core i3-12300HL
• Vs Core i3-13100
• Vs Core i7-13700H
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