The Core i5-13500 is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i9-9960X. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i5-13500
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 61% less energy – 65 vs 165 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i9-9960X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Core i9-9960X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 32 vs 20 threads
Core i5-13500 vs Core i9-9960X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-13500
Jan 4th, 2023
Average FPS
208
100%
Min 1% FPS
137
100%
Price, €
€217.99
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.04/FPS
100%
Core i9-9960X
Oct 19th, 2018
Average FPS
185
89%
Min 1% FPS
123
90%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i5-13500 vs Core i9-9960X in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-13500 vs Core i9-9960X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-13500 vs Core i9-9960X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-13500
Jan 4th, 2023
Cores
14-core
88%
L3 Cache
24 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.5 GHz
81%
Turbo Frequency
4.8 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i9-9960X
Oct 19th, 2018
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
22 MB
92%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
92%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
56%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-13500 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i9-9960X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 4th, 2023 | Release Date | Oct 19th, 2018 |
$242.00 | MSRP | $1,684.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
| Raptor Lake | Codename | Skylake |
65 W | Power Consumption | 165 W |
| Performance | ||
| 14 | Cores | 16 |
| 20 | Threads | 32 |
| 2.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.1 GHz |
4.8 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.4 GHz |
24 MB | L3 Cache | 22 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
