The Core i9-13900K is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-3970X and it's also a better value for money, as it's only $315.66 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-13900K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 17% less energy – 125 vs 150 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 32 vs 12 threads
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-3970X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Core i7-3970X
- Up to 64% cheaper – $176.86 vs $492.52
Core i9-13900K vs Core i7-3970X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-13900K
Sep 27th, 2022
Average FPS
221
100%
Min 1% FPS
145
100%
Price, $
$492.52
35%
Value, $/FPS
$2.22/FPS
46%
Core i7-3970X
Nov 1st, 2012
Average FPS
172
78%
Min 1% FPS
115
79%
Price, $
$176.86
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.02/FPS
100%
Core i9-13900K vs Core i7-3970X in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-13900K vs Core i7-3970X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-13900K vs Core i7-3970X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-13900K
Sep 27th, 2022
Cores
24-core
100%
L3 Cache
36 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
86%
Turbo Frequency
5.8 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Core i7-3970X
Nov 1st, 2012
Cores
6-core
25%
L3 Cache
15 MB
42%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4 GHz
69%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
29%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-13900K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-3970X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Sep 27th, 2022 | Release Date | Nov 1st, 2012 |
$589.00 | MSRP | $990.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
| Raptor Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge E |
125 W | Power Consumption | 150 W |
| Performance | ||
24 | Cores | 6 |
32 | Threads | 12 |
| 3.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
5.8 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.0 GHz |
36 MB | L3 Cache | 15 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 5600 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
