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
Apex Legends
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
FPS
264
87%
Value, €/FPS
€0.49/FPS
100%
Price, €
€129.91
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €129.91 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 445 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 12th, 2023
FPS
305
100%
Value, €/FPS
€2.07/FPS
24%
Price, €
€630.99
20%
FPS Winner
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
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Desktop • Jan 12th, 2023
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i7-3960X | vs | Core i9-13900KS |
---|---|---|
Nov 14th, 2011 | 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 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
3.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 6.0 GHz |
130 W | TDP | 150 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |