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AvailabilityMSRP $409
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Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i7-13700K outperforms the more expensive Core i7-3960X on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i7-13700K is 3970 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-3960X.
Advantages of Core i7-13700K
- Performs up to 44% better in Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition than Core i7-3960X - 270 vs 188 FPS
- Up to 5% cheaper than Core i7-3960X - $319.98 vs $337.88
- Up to 34% better value when playing Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition than Core i7-3960X - $1.19 vs $1.80 per 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 - 24 vs 12 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3960X doesn't have integrated graphics
Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Intel Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition Hexa-Core Processor 3.3 GHz 15 MB Cache LGA 2011 - BX80619I73960X
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Core i7-13700K
Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022
FPS
270
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.19/FPS
100%
Price, $
$319.98
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FPS and Value Winner
Intel Core i7-13700K Gaming Desktop Processor 16 cores (8 P-cores + 8 E-cores) with Integrated Graphics - Unlocked
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Resolution
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Core i7-3960X
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Core i7-13700K
Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i7-3960X | vs | Core i7-13700K |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 14th, 2011 | Release Date | Sep 27th, 2022 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Raptor Lake |
| Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 6 | Cores | 16 |
| 12 | Threads | 24 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
| 3.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.4 GHz |
| 130 W | TDP | 125 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
| 33.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
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