Intel Core i5-13600 vs Intel Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition
A side-by-side spec comparison of the Intel Core i5-13600 and the Intel Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition. We line up every specification and score the ones that matter most in this category — weighted, not a raw count of specs won — to reach an overall verdict so you can decide which cpu / processor is right for your build.
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 65W | 130W |
| Cores | 14 | 6 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA2011 |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB | 15 MB |
| Threads | 14 | 12 |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz | 3.3 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 5 GHz | 3.3 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Raptor Lake | Sandy Bridge |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | None |
Winner: Intel Core i5-13600 — driven by Cores (14), Boost Clock (5 GHz), L3 Cache (24 MB)
Intel Core i5-13600
11
performance points
Intel Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition
1
performance point
Winner is scored by weighting the specs that matter most in this category (not a raw count of specs won).
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