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Key Differences
In short — Core i7-13700K outperforms the more expensive Core i9-9960X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-13700K is 1439 days newer than the more expensive Core i9-9960X.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-9960X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-13700K - 32 vs 24 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i7-13700K
- Performs up to 11% better in ARK: Survival Evolved than Core i9-9960X - 135 vs 122 FPS
- Up to 82% cheaper than Core i9-9960X - $273.47 vs $1499.99
- Consumes up to 24% less energy than Intel Core i9-9960X - 125 vs 165 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-9960X doesn't have integrated graphics
ARK: Survival Evolved
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Intel BX80673I99960X Core i9-9960X X-Series Processor 16 Cores up to 4.4GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 165W Processors (999AC7)
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Intel Core i7-13700K Gaming Desktop Processor 16 cores (8 P-cores + 8 E-cores) with Integrated Graphics - Unlocked
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Core i9-9960X
Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018
Core i7-13700K
Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i9-9960X
Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018
Single-Core
1378
48.521126760563384%
Multi-Core
9994
56.748623019703594%
Intel Core i9-9960X | vs | Intel Core i7-13700K |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 19th, 2018 | Release Date | Sep 27th, 2022 |
| Core i9 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Skylake | Codename | Raptor Lake |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 16 | Cores | 16 |
32 | Threads | 24 |
| 3.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
| 4.4 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.4 GHz |
| 165 W | TDP | 125 W |
| 14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
| 31.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
Builds Using Core i9-9960X or Core i7-13700K
ARK: Survival Evolved, 1920 x 1080, Epic
108 FPS
$18.52/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070
Core i7-13700K
32 GB, 1 TB SSD
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124 FPS
$17.73/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
Core i7-13700K
32 GB, N/A Storage
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$2,199
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86 FPS
$32.55/FPS
Radeon RX 6700 XT
Core i7-13700K
32 GB, 1 TB SSD + 12 TB HDD
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127 FPS
$15.75/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER
Core i7-13700K
32 GB, 2 TB SSD
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$1,999.99
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47 FPS
$34.64/FPS
GeForce RTX 3050
Core i7-13700K
64 GB, 1 TB SSD + 8 TB HDD
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$1,628
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134 FPS
$20.75/FPS
GeForce RTX 4080
Core i7-13700K
32 GB, N/A Storage
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$2,779.99
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47 FPS
$39.32/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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47 FPS
$30.37/FPS
GeForce RTX 3050
Core i7-13700K
32 GB, 2 TB SSD
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47 FPS
$31.91/FPS
GeForce RTX 3050
Core i7-13700K
64 GB, 1 TB SSD
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90 FPS
$19.73/FPS
GeForce RTX 3070
Core i7-13700K
64 GB, 2 TB SSD
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$1,776
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