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
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i9-9960X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
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
224
100%
Min 1% FPS
147
100%
Price, $
Out of Stock
Value, $/FPS
Not Available
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Core i9-9960X
Oct 19th, 2018
Average FPS
185
83%
Min 1% FPS
123
84%
Price, $
$1499.99
100%
Value, $/FPS
$8.1/FPS
100%
Core i9-13900KS vs Core i9-9960X in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved 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
4.4 GHz
73%
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 |
$699.00 | MSRP | $1,684.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
| Raptor Lake | Codename | Skylake |
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 | 4.4 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 |
