Intel Core i9 9960X 16-core LGA 2066
Intel
69 Overall Score
vs
PC Server and Parts E5-2697 v2-cr
PC Server and Parts
40 Overall Score
Scores
Productivity
Ai Llm
Budget
Gaming
Efficiency
Server
Specifications
| Intel Core i9 9960X | PC Server and Parts E5-2697 v2-cr | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | — |
| Series | Core i9 | — |
| Model | 9960X | — |
| Codename | Skylake X | — |
| Class | desktop | — |
| Process | 14★ | — |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 16★ | — |
| Threads | 32★ | — |
| Base Clock | No data | |
| Boost Clock | No data | |
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 16★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 22★ | — |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4★ | — |
| Max Speed | No data | |
| Channels | 4★ | — |
| ECC | ✗ | — |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA 2066 | — |
| PCIe | 3.0 | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 44★ | — |
| TDP | 165★ | — |
| Unlocked | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Intel Core i9 9960X 16-core LGA 2066
- Strong ai (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong multi thread (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong platform (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong efficiency (75th percentile)
- Below average affordability (17th percentile)17th %ile
PC Server and Parts E5-2697 v2-cr
- Strong affordability (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong multi thread (68th percentile)
- Below average platform (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
- Below average efficiency (29th percentile)
Pricing
Intel Core i9 9960X 16-core LGA 20660.062score per dollar
vs
PC Server and Parts E5-2697 v2-cr0.333score per dollar
PC Server and Parts E5-2697 v2-cr offers 5.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Intel Core i9 9960X
Scores 69 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 15 of 23 specs.
