Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-13500 outperforms the more expensive Core i7-3960X on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-13500 is 4069 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-3960X.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-13500
- Performs up to 11% better in Assassin's Creed Valhalla than Core i7-3960X - 189 vs 171 FPS
- Up to 11% cheaper than Core i7-3960X - $244.85 vs $274.85
- Up to 19% better value when playing Assassin's Creed Valhalla than Core i7-3960X - $1.3 vs $1.61 per FPS
- Consumes up to 50% less energy than Intel Core i7-3960X - 65 vs 130 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-3960X - 20 vs 12 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3960X doesn't have integrated graphics
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
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In Stock
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Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023
FPS
189
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.3/FPS
100%
Price, $
$244.85
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-3960X | vs | Intel Core i5-13500 |
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Nov 14th, 2011 | Release Date | Jan 4th, 2023 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Raptor Lake |
Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 14 |
12 | Threads | 20 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.5 GHz |
3.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.8 GHz |
130 W | TDP | 65 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 25.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |