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

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

Processor comparisons   11-09-2022
   You may have difficulties with the choice of a CPU, you will solve them by reading the comprehensive tests Intel Core i5-12600HX vs Intel Core i9-7960X and see which is better for games or simple use for rendering, video editing, programming, streaming, machine learning. Here is useful information from real streaming and video editing tests or various benchmarks. A careful review of all the technical characteristics, to make it easier to understand, is made by the table.
   From the comparison video, you can get the results of joint testing in software tests like Prime95, World of Tanks enCore Benchmark, SuperPi, RealBench, GeekBench 6, 5.2, Gears 5, Furmark, WPrime, 7zip, 3DMark, PCMark 10, MATLAB, UserBenchmark, Dolphin Emulator, AIDA64, Blender, DaVinci Resolve Studio, VeraCrypt, PassMark, Cinebench 23 (20, 15), Handbrake, Blender.
   Gaming performance of processors in:
  • World of Warcraft: Shadowlands
  • Fortnite
  • Grand Theft Auto V
  • Call of Duty: Warzone and Modern Warfare
  • Rainbow Six Siege
  • Red Dead Redemption 2
  • Apex Legends
  • Death Stranding
  • Cyberpunk 2077
  • Last Man Standing
  • Valorant
  • Assassin's Creed Valhalla
  • Borderlands 3
  • Overwatch
  • Watch Dogs Legion
  • Fallout 76
  • Halo Infinite
  • DOOM: Eternal
  • Valheim

   After looking at the data these benchmarks and videos, you can already make an informed decision about which CPU is better to buy for gaming Intel Core i9-7960X or Intel Core i5-12600HX.


 
Intel Core i5-12600HX
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 i5-12600HX57% Core i9-7960X58%
This shows the performance of the processors in single-threaded and multi-threaded mode. In this comparison, Core i9-7960X is 1% better than Core i5-12600HX. The data source is several popular tests. More detailed information of the benchmarks is below.

Gaming performance
Summary result of all game benchmarks.
Core i5-12600HX54% Core i9-7960X60%
The maximum result in this parameter is 100 percent, which is the performance of the most powerful processor at the moment. 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, just look at the FPS that it produces in real games in the summary table below.
List of less popular games in which CPU comparisons were performed: Microsoft Flight Simulator, Metro Exodus, Control, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Horizon Zero Dawn, Battlefield V, Hitman 3, NBA 2K20, DOTA 2A, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS GO), Forza Horizon 4, Ghostrunner, Monster Hunter World, Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, League of Legends (LOL), Half-Life: Alyx.

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite96.3106.9
Valorant109.5121.4
Cyberpunk 207761.368.0
Apex Legends102.9114.2
Call of Duty Warzone82.191.1
Overwatch88.798.4
Red Dead Redemption 275.583.8
DOOM Eternal54.760.7
Warzone85.494.7
Assassin's Creed92.0102.0
Valheim90.9100.8
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 i5-12600HX113% Core i9-7960X22%
To make a finishing decision 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 i5-12600HX is more energy efficient than the Core i9-7960X since it has less power consumption: 55W vs. 165W. Power consumption is particularly important for laptops. Also, when choosing a processor cooling system, you must know its TDP. 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

Let's say you want to use the processor not only for gaming, but also for streaming, machine learning, video editing or video rendering, programming, then the main parameter for you is its performance in multi-threaded mode. In this mode, the processor turns on all cores and threads that it has to the maximum to achieve maximum efficiency. You will find out this data from the benchmark tables below. Before you take into account the data from these tests, be sure to find out whether the software that you are going to use on your computer can work in multi-threaded mode. Because there are still many programs that can use only one core to work, and all the advantages of multi-core mode turns out to be unnecessary.
Cinebench 23, 20 an 15
The results of this benchmark show Single-threaded and Multi-threaded CPU performance
Intel Core i5-12600HX Intel Core i9-7960X
Cinbench 15 Single-core343184
Cinbench 15 Multi-core24503161
Cinbench 20 Single-core808611
Cinbench 20 Multi-core55545496
Cinbench 23 Single-core18801103
Cinbench 23 Multi-core1828922189

Passmark
This popular benchmark displays Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance
Intel Core i5-12600HX Intel Core i9-7960X
Single-Core43932605
Multi-Core2560127039

GeekBench 6, 5.2
This benchmark shows Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance
Intel Core i5-12600HX Intel Core i9-7960X
Single-Core18751113
Multi-Core816718501

Comparison of specifications

In the specification comparison table, the processor release date and overclocking capability will be the most useful. The later the processor is released, the longer it will last in your computer. And the easier it will be to upgrade the system in the future. The same can be said about overclocking. When the processor can be overclocked, increasing its performance, then it will still be able to produce maximum FPS even in the newest games. It turns out that there is no longer a need to buy a new CPU to enjoy the games any longer. The economy are obvious!

Intel Core i5-12600HX Intel Core i9-7960X
Announcement dateJune 12, 2022October 01, 2017
TypeLaptopDesktop
SocketFCBGA1964FCLGA2066
Core nameAlder LakeSkylake
Architecturex86x86
Generation127
Turbo Frequency4.6 MHz4.2 MHz
Frequency3.3 MHz2.8 MHz
Cores1216
Threads1632
Bus rate8 GT/s8 GT/s
Bit6464
Lithography7 nm
Transistors count10200 millions7800 millions
Power consumption (TDP)55 W165 W
Memory typeUp to DDR5 4800 MT/s Up to DDR4 3200 MT/sDDR4-2666
Max. Memory128 Gb128 Gb
Memory Frequency
Memory bandwidth76.8 GB/s85 GB/s
L1 cache
L2 cache
L3 cache18 MB22 MB
OverclockingNoNo
Supports ECCYesNo
Part number
In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Core i5-12600HX is 15% better than Core i9-7960X in terms of CPU frequency. Another difference is that Core i9-7960X has 4 more core than Core i5-12600HX. 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 i5-12600HX is better: 13
The number of parameters for which Intel Core i9-7960X is better: 20
   However, it should be understood that all the data in the article above do not mean that you should be guided entirely by them and trust a simple quantitative comparison. Better to watch the video tests and read the reviews of real owners of Intel Core i5-12600HX and Intel Core i9-7960X before deciding which CPU to buy for gaming and which not.
Intel Core i5-12600HX - 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 i5-12600HX Processor Comparisons
• Vs Core i5-12600HL
• Vs Ryzen 7 5800H
• Vs Core i9-11900T
• Vs Ryzen 7 6800U
• Vs Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
• Vs Core i5-12400
• Vs Ryzen 7 6800HS
• Vs Ryzen 9 5980HS
• Vs Ryzen 7 6800H
• Vs Core i7-11700F
• Vs Ryzen 9 5980HX
• Vs Core i9-10920X
• Vs Ryzen Threadripper 2990X
• Vs Core i7-11700
• Vs Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
• Vs Core i7-11700KF
• Vs Core i9-7940X
• Vs Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U
• Vs Core i7-11700K
• Vs Ryzen 7 Pro 5750G
• 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 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 i5-12500HL
• Vs Ryzen 7 PRO 3700
• Vs Core i5-12450HX
• Vs Core i5-12600T
• Vs Core i9-10900K
• Vs Ryzen 5 6600U
• Vs Core i5-12500H
• Vs Core i5-12450H
• Vs Core i7-11850H
• Vs Ryzen 7 3800XT
• Vs Ryzen 9 5900HX
• Vs Core i9-10900KF
• Vs Core i7-1270PE
• Vs Core i9-7920X
• Vs Ryzen 7 3800X
• Vs Core i9-10850K
• Vs Ryzen 7 Pro 5750GE
• Vs Ryzen 9 5900HS
• Vs Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
• Vs Ryzen 7 5825U
• Vs Ryzen 7 3700X
• Vs Core i3-12300HL
• Vs Ryzen 9 7900X
• Vs Ryzen 7 7700X
• Vs Ryzen 5 7600X
• Vs Core i3-N305
• Vs Apple M2
• Vs Apple M1 Pro
• Vs Apple M1 Max
• Vs Apple M2 Pro
• Vs Apple M2 Max
• Vs Core i7-13700HX
• Vs Core i7-13700H
• Vs Core i9-13900HK
• Vs Core i9-13900HX
• Vs Core i5-13600HX
• Vs Core i9-13950HX
• Vs Core i7-1360P
• Vs Core i5-1350P
• Vs Core i5-1340P
• Vs Core i5-13500HX
• Vs Core i9-13980HX
• Vs Core i5-13600H
• Vs Core i5-13500H
• Vs Core i5-13505H
• Vs Core i5-1345U
• Vs Core i5-1335U
• Vs Core i5-1334U
• Vs Core i5-13420H
• Vs Core i5-13450HX
• Vs Core i7-1355U
• Vs Core i7-1365U
• Vs Core i3-1315U
• Vs Core i3-1305U
• Vs Core i7-1370P
• Vs Core i7-13620H
• Vs Core i7-13650HX
• Vs Core i7-13705H
• Vs Core i7-13800H
• Vs Core i7-13850HX
• Vs Core i9-13900H
• Vs Core i9-13905H


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 i5-12600HL
• Vs Core i3-12300HL
• Vs Core i3-13100
• Vs Core i7-13700H
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