Intel Core i5-680 vs Intel Core i7-960
A side-by-side spec comparison of the Intel Core i5-680 and the Intel Core i7-960. We line up every specification and score the ones that matter most in this category — weighted, not a raw count of specs won — to reach an overall verdict so you can decide which cpu / processor is right for your build.
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 73W | 130W |
| Cores | 2 | 4 |
| Socket | LGA1156 | LGA1366 |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB | 8 MB |
| Threads | 4 | 8 |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.2 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Westmere | Nehalem |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD Graphics | None |
Winner: Intel Core i7-960 — driven by Cores (4), L3 Cache (8 MB), Threads (8)
Intel Core i5-680
5
performance points
Intel Core i7-960
7
performance points
Winner is scored by weighting the specs that matter most in this category (not a raw count of specs won).
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