Background
Background
Background
Background
Background

Core i7-3960X vs Core i5-13600K

Core i7-3960X vs Core i5-13600K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

vs
FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-13600K

3.5 GHz | 14-core

Intel Core i5-13600K Logo
Intel® Core™ i5-13600K, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop 14 core (6 P-core + 8 E-core) Cache 24 M, fino a 5,1 GHz

Buy for 301.02 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 207 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-13600K

3.5 GHz | 14-core

Intel Core i5-13600K Logo
Intel® Core™ i5-13600K, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop 14 core (6 P-core + 8 E-core) Cache 24 M, fino a 5,1 GHz

Buy for 301.02 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 207 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i5-13600K outperforms Core i7-3960X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-13600K is 3970 days newer than Core i7-3960X.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-13600K

  • Performs up to 9% better in Metro Exodus than Core i7-3960X - 153 vs 140 FPS
  • Consumes up to 4% less energy than Intel Core i7-3960X - 125 vs 130 Watts
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-3960X - 20 vs 12 threads
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3960X doesn't have integrated graphics
This is a free version of Metro Exodus.
Metro Exodus

Metro Exodus

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Extreme

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

Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011


FPS

140

91%

Value, €/FPS

Price, €

Intel Core i5-13600K Logo
Core i5-13600K

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022


FPS

153

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.97/FPS

100%

Price, €

€301.02

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel® Core™ i5-13600K, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop 14 core (6 P-core + 8 E-core) Cache 24 M, fino a 5,1 GHz

Buy for 301.02 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 207 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Extreme

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

Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011

Intel Core i5-13600K Logo
Core i5-13600K

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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

Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011


Single-Core

690

25%

Multi-Core

3358

22%

Intel Core i5-13600K Logo
Core i5-13600K

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022


Single-Core

2665

100%

Multi-Core

14848

100%

Intel Core i7-3960X Logo

Intel Core i7-3960X

vs
Intel Core i5-13600K Logo

Intel Core i5-13600K

Nov 14th, 2011Release Date
Sep 27th, 2022
Core i7CollectionCore i5
Sandy Bridge ECodenameRaptor Lake
Intel Socket 2011SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores
14
12Threads
20
3.3 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.5 GHz
3.9 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
5.1 GHz
130 WTDP
125 W
32 nmProcess Size
10 nm
33.0xMultiplier
35.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
UHD Graphics 770
YesOverclockableYes

Builds Using Core i7-3960X or Core i5-13600K

Metro Exodus, 1920 x 1080, Extreme

Similar CPU Comparisons

Select from the most popular similar processor comparisons. Most compared processor combinations, including the currently selected ones, are at the top.

Copyright © 2024 HowManyFPS. All rights reserved.

Have a suggestion or a business inquiry? [email protected]

Cookies Policy

As an Amazon Associate HowManyFPS earns from qualifying purchases.