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Key Differences
In short — Core i5-13600K outperforms the more expensive Core i9-9960X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-13600K is 1439 days newer than the more expensive Core i9-9960X.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-9960X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-13600K - 32 vs 20 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-13600K
- Performs up to 17% better in Watch Dogs: Legion than Core i9-9960X - 165 vs 141 FPS
- Up to 83% cheaper than Core i9-9960X - $182.79 vs $1096.77
- Consumes up to 24% less energy than Intel Core i9-9960X - 125 vs 165 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-9960X doesn't have integrated graphics
Watch Dogs: Legion
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Intel BX80673I99960X Core i9-9960X X-Series Processor 16 Cores up to 4.4GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 165W Processors (999AC7)
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Intel Core i5-13600K Desktop Processor 14 (6 P-cores + 8 E-cores) with Integrated Graphics - Unlocked
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TOP 5 Games
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1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i9-9960X
Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018
Core i5-13600K
Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i9-9960X
Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018
Single-Core
1378
51.707317073170735%
Multi-Core
9994
67.30872844827587%
Intel Core i9-9960X | vs | Intel Core i5-13600K |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 19th, 2018 | Release Date | Sep 27th, 2022 |
| Core i9 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Skylake | Codename | Raptor Lake |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
16 | Cores | 14 |
32 | Threads | 20 |
| 3.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
| 4.4 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.1 GHz |
| 165 W | TDP | 125 W |
| 14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
| 31.0x | Multiplier | 35.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
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