Key Differences
In short — Core i7-13700F outperforms the cheaper Core i7-3960X on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-3960X is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-13700F is 4069 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-3960X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3960X
- Up to 78% cheaper than Core i7-13700F - $301.24 vs $1399.99
- Up to 75% better value when playing God of War than Core i7-13700F - $1.83 vs $7.25 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i7-13700F
- Performs up to 17% better in God of War than Core i7-3960X - 193 vs 165 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-3960X - 24 vs 12 threads
God of War
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
FPS
165
85%
Value, $/FPS
$1.83/FPS
100%
Price, $
$301.24
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $301.24 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 1820 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023
FPS
193
100%
Value, $/FPS
$7.25/FPS
25%
Price, $
$1399.99
21%
FPS Winner
Buy for $1,399.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 1820 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-3960X | vs | Intel Core i7-13700F |
---|---|---|
Nov 14th, 2011 | Release Date | Jan 4th, 2023 |
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 | 2.1 GHz |
3.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.2 GHz |
130 W | TDP | Not Available |
32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 21.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | No |