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Core i7-3960X vs Core i9-13900KS

Core i7-3960X vs Core i9-13900KS: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i7-3960X

3.3 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i7-3960X Logo
Processore Intel Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition Hexa-Core 3,3 GHz 15 MB di cache LGA 2011 - BX80619I73960X

Buy for 129.91 on Amazon

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Core i9-13900KS

3.2 GHz | 24-core

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Intel Core i9-13900KS - Processore desktop a 24 core (8 P + 16 E), 36 MB di cache, fino a 6,0 GHz

Buy for 630.99 on Amazon

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Updated 445 minutes ago

Core i7-3960X

3.3 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i7-3960X Logo
Processore Intel Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition Hexa-Core 3,3 GHz 15 MB di cache LGA 2011 - BX80619I73960X

Buy for 129.91 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 445 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Core i9-13900KS

3.2 GHz | 24-core

Intel Core i9-13900KS Logo
Intel Core i9-13900KS - Processore desktop a 24 core (8 P + 16 E), 36 MB di cache, fino a 6,0 GHz

Buy for 630.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 445 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i9-13900KS 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 i9-13900KS is 4077 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-3960X.

Advantages of Core i7-3960X

  • Up to 79% cheaper than Core i9-13900KS - €129.91 vs €630.99
  • Up to 76% better value when playing Apex Legends than Core i9-13900KS - €0.49 vs €2.07 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 13% less energy than Intel Core i9-13900KS - 130 vs 150 Watts

Advantages of Core i9-13900KS

  • Performs up to 16% better in Apex Legends than Core i7-3960X - 305 vs 264 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-3960X - 32 vs 12 threads
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3960X doesn't have integrated graphics
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Apex Legends

Apex Legends

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i7-3960X Logo
Core i7-3960X

Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011


FPS

264

87%

Value, €/FPS

€0.49/FPS

100%

Price, €

€129.91

100%

Value Winner

Processore Intel Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition Hexa-Core 3,3 GHz 15 MB di cache LGA 2011 - BX80619I73960X

Buy for 129.91 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 445 minutes ago

Intel Core i9-13900KS Logo
Core i9-13900KS

Desktop • Jan 12th, 2023


FPS

305

100%

Value, €/FPS

€2.07/FPS

24%

Price, €

€630.99

20%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-13900KS - Processore desktop a 24 core (8 P + 16 E), 36 MB di cache, fino a 6,0 GHz

Buy for 630.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 445 minutes ago

My Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i7-3960X Logo
Core i7-3960X

Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011

Intel Core i9-13900KS Logo
Core i9-13900KS

Desktop • Jan 12th, 2023

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-3960X Logo
Core i7-3960X

Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011


Single-Core

690

22%

Multi-Core

3358

15%

Intel Core i9-13900KS Logo
Core i9-13900KS

Desktop • Jan 12th, 2023


Single-Core

3105

100%

Multi-Core

21833

100%

Intel Core i7-3960X Logo

Core i7-3960X

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Core i9-13900KS

Nov 14th, 2011
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Core i7Core i9
Sandy Bridge ERaptor Lake
Intel Socket 2011Intel Socket 1700
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3.3 GHz
3.2 GHz
3.9 GHz
6.0 GHz
130 W
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32 nm
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33.0x
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UHD Graphics 770
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