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Core i5-13600K vs Core i9-7960X

Core i5-13600K vs Core i9-7960X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-13600K

3.5 GHz | 14-core

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Intel Core i5-13600K Desktop Processor 14 (6 P-cores + 8 E-cores) with Integrated Graphics - Unlocked

Buy for 178.62 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 211 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-13600K

3.5 GHz | 14-core

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Intel Core i5-13600K Desktop Processor 14 (6 P-cores + 8 E-cores) with Integrated Graphics - Unlocked

Buy for 178.62 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 211 minutes ago

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Key Differences

In short — Core i5-13600K outperforms Core i9-7960X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-13600K is 1852 days newer than Core i9-7960X.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-13600K

  • Performs up to 12% better in HITMAN 3 than Core i9-7960X - 224 vs 200 FPS
  • Consumes up to 24% less energy than Intel Core i9-7960X - 125 vs 165 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-7960X doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Intel Core i9-7960X

  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-13600K - 32 vs 20 threads
This is a free version of HITMAN 3.
HITMAN 3

HITMAN 3

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-13600K Logo
Core i5-13600K

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022


FPS

224

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.8/FPS

100%

Price, €

€178.62

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i5-13600K Desktop Processor 14 (6 P-cores + 8 E-cores) with Integrated Graphics - Unlocked

Buy for 178.62 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 211 minutes ago

Intel Core i9-7960X Logo
Core i9-7960X

Desktop • Sep 1st, 2017


FPS

200

89%

Value, €/FPS

Price, €

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-13600K Logo
Core i5-13600K

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022

Intel Core i9-7960X Logo
Core i9-7960X

Desktop • Sep 1st, 2017

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-13600K Logo
Core i5-13600K

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022


Single-Core

2665

100%

Multi-Core

14848

100%

Intel Core i9-7960X Logo
Core i9-7960X

Desktop • Sep 1st, 2017


Single-Core

1376

52%

Multi-Core

10496

71%

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Intel Core i5-13600K

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Intel Core i9-7960X Logo

Intel Core i9-7960X

Sep 27th, 2022
Release DateSep 1st, 2017
Core i5CollectionCore i9
Raptor LakeCodenameSkylake
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 2066
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
14Cores
16
20Threads
32
3.5 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.8 GHz
5.1 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.2 GHz
125 W
TDP165 W
10 nm
Process Size14 nm
35.0x
Multiplier28.0x
UHD Graphics 770
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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