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 DOOM Eternal than Core i9-7960X - 544 vs 487 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
DOOM Eternal
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Nightmare
Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022
FPS
544
100%
Value, £/FPS
£0.41/FPS
100%
Price, £
£221.55
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Buy for £221.55 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 516 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Nightmare
Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-13600K | vs | Intel Core i9-7960X |
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Sep 27th, 2022 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2017 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i9 |
Raptor Lake | Codename | Skylake |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
14 | Cores | 16 |
20 | Threads | 32 |
3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.8 GHz |
5.1 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.2 GHz |
125 W | TDP | 165 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
35.0x | Multiplier | 28.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |