Intel Core i9 9960X 16-core LGA 2066
Intel
69 Overall Score
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Intel Core i9 13900KF 24-core LGA 1700
Intel
93 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Intel Core i9 9960X 16-core LGA 2066
No customer feedback yet
Intel Core i9 13900KF 24-core LGA 1700
88 out of 100 high confidence 53 reviews
The Intel Core i9-13900K/KF is overwhelmingly praised for its blazing-fast performance in gaming and productivity, with many users noting significant upgrades from older CPUs. Enthusiasts highlight excellent overclocking headroom, often reaching 5.5-6.0 GHz with proper cooling. However, the CPU runs hot, and several reviewers emphasize the need for high-end cooling solutions like 360mm AIOs or custom loops to manage temperatures. A few mention the lack of included cooler and the need for BIOS updates, but overall sentiment is very positive.
Pros
- Blazing fast performance
- Excellent overclocking headroom
- Great for gaming and productivity
- Good value for money
- Efficient hybrid architecture
Cons
- Runs very hot
- Requires high-end cooling
- No cooler included
- Power hungry under load
- BIOS update needed for stability
Performance 28
Overclocking 12
Thermal management 15
Cooling requirements 10
Value for money 8
Power consumption 5
Scores
Productivity
Ai Llm
Gaming
Budget
Efficiency
Server
Specifications
| Intel Core i9 9960X | Intel Core i9 13900KF | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | Intel |
| Series | Core i9 | Core i9 |
| Model | 9960X | 13900KF |
| Codename | Skylake X | Raptor Lake |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 14 | 10★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 16 | 24★ |
| P-cores | — | 8★ |
| E-cores | — | 16★ |
| Threads | 32 | 32 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 16 | 32★ |
| L3 Cache | 22 | 36★ |
| 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 | 125★ |
| Max Turbo Power | — | 253★ |
| Unlocked | ✓ | ✓ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | — | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
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 i9 13900KF 24-core LGA 1700
- Strong single thread (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong efficiency (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong ai (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong multi thread (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average affordability (17th percentile)17th %ile
Pricing
Intel Core i9 9960X 16-core LGA 20660.310score per dollar
vs
Intel Core i9 13900KF 24-core LGA 17000.261score per dollar
Intel Core i9 9960X 16-core LGA 2066 offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Intel Core i9 13900KF
Scores 93 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 15 of 28 specs.
