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Key Differences
In short — Core i7-13700K outperforms the cheaper Core i7-3960X on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-3960X is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-13700K is 3970 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-3960X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-13700K
- Performs up to 15% better in Crysis 3 Remastered than Core i7-3960X - 205 vs 178 FPS
- Consumes up to 4% less energy than Intel Core i7-3960X - 125 vs 130 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-3960X - 24 vs 12 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3960X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3960X
- Up to 57% cheaper than Core i7-13700K - $220.27 vs $509.62
- Up to 50% better value when playing Crysis 3 Remastered than Core i7-13700K - $1.37 vs $2.76 per FPS
Crysis 3 Remastered
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
Core i7-13700K
Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022
FPS
205
100%
Value, €/FPS
€2.76/FPS
49%
Price, €
€565.68
43%
FPS Winner
Cooler Master NR200P MAX Mini-ITX Case, Intel Core i7-13700K Gaming Desktop Processor 16 cores (8 P-cores + 8 E-cores) with Integrated Graphics - Unlocked
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Core i7-3960X
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
FPS
178
86%
Value, €/FPS
€1.37/FPS
100%
Price, €
€244.5
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition Hexa-Core Processor 3.3 GHz 15 MB Cache LGA 2011 - BX80619I73960X
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
Core i7-13700K
Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022
Core i7-3960X
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-13700K | vs | Intel Core i7-3960X |
|---|---|---|
Sep 27th, 2022 | Release Date | Nov 14th, 2011 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Raptor Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge E |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
16 | Cores | 6 |
24 | Threads | 12 |
3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
5.4 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
125 W | TDP | 130 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
34.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
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