Intel Core i5-760 Review

Behold the Core i5-760! This Desktop processor is a gem in Intel's mid-range collection. Debuted in 2010, it's equipped with 4 cores and 4 threads. With a base clock speed of 2.8GHz, a turbo speed of 3.33GHz, and a power consumption of 95W, it's primed to boost your gaming performance. The Core i5-760 is engineered on the Lynnfield 45nm platform and belongs to the renowned Core i5 series.

And guess what? The Core i5-760 is the ultimate successor to Intel's previous-gen gaming champion, the Core i5-660. The Core i5-660 was based on the legendary Clarkdale and 32nm process, and it made its grand entrance into the gaming scene back in 2009. But now, it's time for the Core i5-760 to take the throne and conquer the gaming world!

The Intel Core i5-760 is another epic drop from Team Intel, cranking things up in the neverending Intel vs AMD CPU war. But hey, core count ain't everything, especially for playing the hottest PC games. Single-core performance gotta be on point too.

Can the Intel Core i5-760 finally dethrone the king of mainstream CPUs, the Phenom II X2 521? It's a maybe. The Core i5-760 doesn't quite reach the same single-core performance as its rival, but more games are starting to use all those threads, so who cares!

But for most gamers who also do other stuff on their PC besides gaming, the Core i5-760 is a better overall choice. It offers double the threads compared to the similarly priced Phenom II X2 521, and those extra threads come in handy for tasks like editing and encoding videos. The Core i5 chips have always been great for these workloads, and Intel's recent improvements to AVX performance are super impressive.

The Intel Core i5-760 is another impressive addition to Intel's 1 Gen of Core i5 processors. It boasts 4 cores and 4 threads, with a boost clock of up to 3.33 GHz. While the specs might not look super top-of-the-line on paper, the real-world performance you get for your $230 is fantastic.

Today's review is on the Intel Core i5-760, a 4-core desktop processor launched in Jul 2010. Intel sells the Core i5-760 without integrated graphics, making it perfect for systems with a dedicated graphics card. It costs $230 and is a great option for those who already have a GPU.

One of the best things about the Intel Core i5-760 is that it comes with a free CPU cooler! You can grab the Core i5-760 for $230 without having to spend extra on cooling.

The Intel Core i5-760 comes with a basic heatsink cooler, nothing fancy. But it gets the job done for this low-power CPU (TDP of 95W). You won't need a fancy aftermarket cooler unless you want to overclock it.

More cores, more power! The Core i5-760's 4 cores outperform everything AMD throws at it, including both the competitor's closest rival and a higher-end model.

Building on the success of mainstream Core i5 CPUs, Intel is now attacking the mid-range market with the Core i5-760 processors, available since Jul 2010.

AMD's Phenom II X2 CPUs are super popular for budget and mid-range builds. But Intel is shaking things up with 4-core processors that cost even less than 2-core options from AMD. Plus, Core i5 CPUs are unlocked for overclocking, giving you even more performance potential. AMD might have a tough time competing with this!

The Intel Core i5-760 has a base clock of 2.8 GHz that can boost up to 3.33 GHz for lightly threaded tasks. It also maintains a clock rate of 2.8 GHz even when all cores are running. On the other hand, the AMD Phenom II X2 521 is stuck at a constant 3.5 GHz.