i5-10200H vs i7-4960X

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-4960X
2013
6 cores / 12 threads, 130 Watt
6.58
+23.9%

Core i7-4960X outperforms Core i5-10200H by a significant 24% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-4960X and Core i5-10200H processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking10521196
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.48no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7 (Desktop)no data
Power efficiency4.6210.76
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge-E (2013)Comet Lake-H (2020)
Release date3 September 2013 (11 years ago)17 September 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$999no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-4960X and Core i5-10200H basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores6 (Hexa-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads128
Base clock speed3.6 GHz2.4 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHz4.1 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s8 GT/s
L1 cache64K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache15 MB (shared)6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm14 nm
Die size257 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature67 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
Number of transistors1,860 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-4960X and Core i5-10200H compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCLGA2011FCBGA1440
Power consumption (TDP)130 Watt45 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-4960X and Core i5-10200H. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
Smart Response+no data
Demand Based Switching-no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data-

Security technologies

Core i7-4960X and Core i5-10200H technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
Identity Protection++
SGXno dataYes with Intel® ME
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-4960X and Core i5-10200H are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-4960X and Core i5-10200H. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4
Maximum memory size64 GB128 GB
Max memory channels42
Maximum memory bandwidth59.7 GB/s45.8 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel® UHD Graphics for 10th Gen Intel® Processors
Quick Sync Video-+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.05 GHz
Execution Unitsno data12

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-4960X and Core i5-10200H integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data3
eDPno data+
DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+
DVIno data+

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-4960X and Core i5-10200H integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution supportno data+
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2304@30Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data4096 x 2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data4096 x 2304@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-4960X and Core i5-10200H integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12
OpenGLno data4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-4960X and Core i5-10200H.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes4016

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i7-4960X 6.58
+23.9%
i5-10200H 5.31

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i7-4960X 10070
+24%
i5-10200H 8123

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i7-4960X 703
i5-10200H 1347
+91.6%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i7-4960X 3495
i5-10200H 4060
+16.2%

Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 15 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R15 which uses all the processor threads.

i7-4960X 1076
+27.8%
i5-10200H 842

Cinebench 15 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R15 (standing for Release 15) is a benchmark made by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version (sometimes called Single-Thread) only uses a single processor thread to render a room full of reflective spheres and light sources.

i7-4960X 144
i5-10200H 172
+19.2%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 6.58 5.31
Recency 3 September 2013 17 September 2020
Physical cores 6 4
Threads 12 8
Chip lithography 22 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 130 Watt 45 Watt

i7-4960X has a 23.9% higher aggregate performance score, and 50% more physical cores and 50% more threads.

i5-10200H, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 7 years, a 57.1% more advanced lithography process, and 188.9% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-4960X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-10200H in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-4960X is a desktop processor while Core i5-10200H is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-4960X and Core i5-10200H, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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