Intel Core i9 9960X 16-core LGA 2066
Intel
69 Overall Score
vs
Intel Core i5-13400F
Intel
82 Overall Score
Scores
Efficiency
Budget
Productivity
Gaming
Ai Llm
Server
Specifications
| Intel Core i9 9960X | Intel Core i5-13400F | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | Intel |
| Series | Core i9 | Core i5 |
| Model | 9960X | 13400F |
| Codename | Skylake X | Raptor Lake |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 14 | 10★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 10 |
| P-cores | — | 6★ |
| E-cores | — | 4★ |
| Threads | 32★ | 16 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 16★ | 9.5 |
| L3 Cache | 22★ | 20 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 4★ | 2 |
| Max Memory | No data | |
| ECC | ✗ | ✗ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA 2066 | LGA 1700 |
| PCIe | 3.0 | 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 44★ | 20 |
| TDP | 165 | 65★ |
| Max Turbo Power | — | 148★ |
| Unlocked | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | — | No |
Pros & Cons
Intel Core i9 9960X 16-core LGA 2066
- Strong ai (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong multi thread (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong platform (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong efficiency (75th percentile)
- Below average affordability (18th percentile)18th %ile
Intel Core i5-13400F
- Strong efficiency (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong platform (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong single thread (88th percentile)88th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Intel Core i5-13400F
Scores 82 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 28 specs.