The Core i9-13900KS 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 i9-13900KS
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 9% less energy – 150 vs 165 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i9-9960X
The Core i9-13900KS is better in every way
Core i9-13900KS vs Core i9-9960X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-13900KS
Jan 12th, 2023
Average FPS
243
100%
Min 1% FPS
166
100%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
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Core i9-9960X
Oct 19th, 2018
Average FPS
206
85%
Min 1% FPS
143
86%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i9-13900KS vs Core i9-9960X in My Games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-13900KS vs Core i9-9960X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-13900KS vs Core i9-9960X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-13900KS
Jan 12th, 2023
Cores
24-core
100%
L3 Cache
36 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Core i9-9960X
Oct 19th, 2018
Cores
16-core
67%
L3 Cache
22 MB
61%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
4.5 GHz
75%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
48%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-13900KS | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i9-9960X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 12th, 2023 | Release Date | Oct 19th, 2018 |
$6.99 | MSRP | $16.84 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
| Raptor Lake-S | Codename | Skylake-X |
150 W | Power Consumption | 165 W |
| Performance | ||
24 | Cores | 16 |
| 32 | Threads | 32 |
3.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.1 GHz |
6.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.5 GHz |
36 MB | L3 Cache | 22 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 5600 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
