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Key Differences
In short — Core i7-13700K outperforms the more expensive Core i7-3960X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-13700K is 3970 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-3960X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-13700K
- Performs up to 30% better in No Man's Sky than Core i7-3960X - 210 vs 161 FPS
- Up to 0% cheaper than Core i7-3960X - $349.99 vs $350.0
- 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
No Man's Sky
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Intel Core i7-13700K Gaming Desktop Processor 16 cores (8 P-cores + 8 E-cores) with Integrated Graphics - Unlocked
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Intel Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition Hexa-Core Processor 3.3 GHz 15 MB Cache LGA 2011 - BX80619I73960X
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i7-13700K
Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022
Core i7-3960X
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i7-3960X
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Single-Core
690
24.295774647887324%
Multi-Core
3358
19.067628186928623%
Intel Core i7-13700K | vs | Intel Core i7-3960X |
|---|---|---|
Sep 27th, 2022 | Release Date | Nov 14th, 2011 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Raptor Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge E |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
16 | Cores | 6 |
24 | Threads | 12 |
3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
5.4 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
125 W | TDP | 130 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
34.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
Builds Using Core i7-13700K or Core i7-3960X
No Man's Sky, 1920 x 1080, Ultra
106 FPS
$15.2/FPS
GeForce RTX 3050
Core i7-13700K
64 GB, 1 TB SSD + 8 TB HDD
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156 FPS
$11.54/FPS
GeForce RTX 3070
Core i7-13700K
64 GB, 2 TB SSD
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$1,799.99
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151 FPS
$18.54/FPS
Radeon RX 6700 XT
Core i7-13700K
32 GB, 1 TB SSD + 12 TB HDD
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$2,799
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196 FPS
$13.78/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
Core i7-13700K
32 GB, N/A Storage
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$2,699.99
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177 FPS
$11.3/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070
Core i7-13700K
32 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$1,999.99
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200 FPS
$10.15/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER
Core i7-13700K
32 GB, 2 TB SSD
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$2,029.99
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106 FPS
$13.03/FPS
GeForce RTX 3050
Core i7-13700K
32 GB, 2 TB SSD
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$1,381
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177 FPS
$14.12/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070
Core i7-13700K
32 GB, N/A Storage
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$2,499.99
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208 FPS
$13.37/FPS
GeForce RTX 4080
Core i7-13700K
32 GB, N/A Storage
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$2,779.99
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106 FPS
$17.43/FPS
GeForce RTX 3050
Core i7-13700K
64 GB, 4 TB SSD + 4 TB HDD
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$1,848
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