Quick Verdict
A solid refresh of the i5-750 that offered meaningful performance improvements. The best Lynnfield i5 for gamers, though entirely obsolete today.
Overview
Launch
2010
Status
DiscontinuedGeneration
1st Gen (Nehalem derivative)
Market
Desktop
The Intel Core i5-760 is a refreshed Lynnfield quad-core desktop processor clocked at 2.8GHz, offering improved performance over the i5-750 while maintaining the same 95W TDP.
The Core i5-760 raised the Lynnfield i5 base clock from 2.666GHz to 2.8GHz with a corresponding turbo boost increase to 3.
333GHz. The 95W TDP remained unchanged, indicating improved 45nm binning. It became the go-to recommendation for budget-conscious gamers in mid-2010 and overclocked exceptionally well, with many samples reaching 4.
0GHz+.
Specifications
Performance
Noticeably faster than the i5-750 in multi-threaded tasks, but still inadequate for modern productivity.
Four cores at higher clocks provide usable virtualization for lightweight VMs.
The best Lynnfield i5 for gaming, but still cannot handle modern AAA titles.
95W for four 45nm cores at 2.8GHz is inefficient by modern standards.
- •Was a capable gaming CPU in 2010-2012 with a good discrete GPU
- •Cannot run modern AAA games at playable frame rates
- •Overclocking to 4.0GHz helps slightly but does not overcome architectural limitations
Key Highlights
History
Should You Buy It?
Not Recommended for the right buyer