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AvailabilityMSRP in USD: $589
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Key Differences
In short — Core i9-13900K outperforms the cheaper Core i7-3960X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-13900K is 3970 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-3960X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3960X
- Up to 29% cheaper than Core i9-13900K - $350.0 vs $489.99
Advantages of Intel Core i9-13900K
- Performs up to 31% better in FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i7-3960X - 300 vs 229 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 - 32 vs 12 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3960X doesn't have integrated graphics
FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Intel Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition Hexa-Core Processor 3.3 GHz 15 MB Cache LGA 2011 - BX80619I73960X
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Intel Core i9-13900K Desktop Processor 24 (8 P-cores + 16 E-cores) with Integrated Graphics - Unlocked
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Core i7-3960X
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Core i9-13900K
Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i7-3960X
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Single-Core
690
23.20107599193006%
Multi-Core
3358
16.666666666666664%
Intel Core i7-3960X | vs | Intel Core i9-13900K |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 14th, 2011 | Release Date | Sep 27th, 2022 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i9 |
| Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Raptor Lake |
| Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 6 | Cores | 24 |
| 12 | Threads | 32 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.0 GHz |
| 3.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.8 GHz |
| 130 W | TDP | 125 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 30.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
Builds Using Core i7-3960X or Core i9-13900K
FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker, 1920 x 1080, Maximum
300 FPS
$13/FPS
GeForce RTX 4090
Core i9-13900K
64 GB, N/A Storage
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$3,899.99
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213 FPS
$9.76/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070
Core i9-13900K
32 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$2,078.04
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239 FPS
$10.46/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
Core i9-13900K
32 GB, N/A Storage
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$2,499.99
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267 FPS
$10.86/FPS
GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
Core i9-13900K
64 GB, N/A Storage
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$2,899.99
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300 FPS
$12.33/FPS
GeForce RTX 4090
Core i9-13900K
16 GB, N/A Storage
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$3,699.99
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300 FPS
$11/FPS
GeForce RTX 4090
Core i9-13900K
32 GB, N/A Storage
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$3,299.99
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141 FPS
$12.08/FPS
GeForce RTX 3050
Core i9-13900K
64 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$1,702.8
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188 FPS
$11.97/FPS
GeForce RTX 3070
Core i9-13900K
32 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$2,249.97
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300 FPS
$13.33/FPS
GeForce RTX 4090
Core i9-13900K
64 GB, 4 TB SSD
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$3,999
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188 FPS
$10.24/FPS
GeForce RTX 3070
Core i9-13900K
64 GB, 2 TB SSD
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$1,924.71
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