The Core i5-13600K is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-960. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i5-13600K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 4% less energy – 125 vs 130 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 8 threads
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i7-960
The Core i5-13600K is better in every way
Core i5-13600K vs Core i7-960 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-13600K
Sep 27th, 2022
Average FPS
234
100%
Min 1% FPS
160
100%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i7-960
Oct 20th, 2009
Average FPS
188
80%
Min 1% FPS
132
82%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i5-13600K vs Core i7-960 in My Games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-13600K vs Core i7-960 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-13600K vs Core i7-960 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-13600K
Sep 27th, 2022
Cores
14-core
100%
L3 Cache
24 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.1 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Core i7-960
Oct 20th, 2009
Cores
4-core
29%
L3 Cache
8 MB
33%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
91%
Turbo Frequency
3.466 GHz
68%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-13600K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-960 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Sep 27th, 2022 | Release Date | Oct 20th, 2009 |
| $3.19 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1366 |
| Raptor Lake-S | Codename | Bloomfield |
125 W | Power Consumption | 130 W |
| Performance | ||
14 | Cores | 4 |
20 | Threads | 8 |
3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.2 GHz |
5.1 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
24 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 5600 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | No |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
