Key Differences
In short — Core i9-13900KS outperforms the cheaper Core i7-3970X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-13900KS is 3724 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-3970X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3970X
- Up to 58% cheaper than Core i9-13900KS - $178.42 vs $420.43
Advantages of Intel Core i9-13900KS
- Performs up to 31% better in Battlefield 2042 than Core i7-3970X - 193 vs 147 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-3970X - 32 vs 12 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3970X doesn't have integrated graphics
Battlefield 2042
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Nov 1st, 2012
Desktop • Jan 12th, 2023
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Nov 1st, 2012
Single-Core
648
20.869565217391305%
Multi-Core
3305
15.13763568909449%
Intel Core i7-3970X | vs | Intel Core i9-13900KS |
---|---|---|
Nov 1st, 2012 | Release Date | Jan 12th, 2023 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i9 |
Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Raptor Lake |
Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 24 |
12 | Threads | 32 |
3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
4.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 6.0 GHz |
150 W | TDP | 150 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
35.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |