Intel Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition vs Intel Pentium Gold G5500
A side-by-side spec comparison of the Intel Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition and the Intel Pentium Gold G5500. We line up every specification, highlight the winner of each, and tally an overall verdict so you can decide which cpu / processor is right for your build.
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 130W | 54W |
| Cores | 6 | 2 |
| Socket | LGA2011 | LGA1151 |
| L3 Cache | 15 MB | 4 MB |
| Threads | 12 | 4 |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.8 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.8 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Sandy Bridge | Coffee Lake |
| Integrated Graphics | None | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
Intel Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition
3
specs won
Intel Pentium Gold G5500
3
specs won
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