i7-13700E vs i7-4960X

Aggregate performance score

Core i7-4960X
2013
6 cores / 12 threads, 130 Watt
6.35
Core i7-13700E
2023
16 cores / 24 threads, 65 Watt
21.94
+246%

Core i7-13700E outperforms Core i7-4960X by a whopping 246% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-4960X and Core i7-13700E processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1057236
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.46no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i7 (Desktop)no data
Power efficiency4.6031.81
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge-E (2013)Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)
Release date3 September 2013 (11 years ago)4 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$999no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-4960X and Core i7-13700E basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores6 (Hexa-Core)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads1224
Base clock speed3.6 GHz1.9 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHz5.1 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64K (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache15 MB (shared)30 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm10 nm
Die size257 mm2257 mm2
Maximum core temperature67 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,860 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-4960X and Core i7-13700E compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCLGA20111700
Power consumption (TDP)130 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-4960X and Core i7-13700E. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXno data
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Smart Response+no data
Demand Based Switching-no data

Security technologies

Core i7-4960X and Core i7-13700E technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB+no data
Identity Protection+-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-4960X and Core i7-13700E are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-4960X and Core i7-13700E. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel
Maximum memory size64 GBno data
Max memory channels4no data
Maximum memory bandwidth59.7 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel UHD Graphics 770

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-4960X and Core i7-13700E.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes4016

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i7-4960X 6.35
i7-13700E 21.94
+246%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i7-4960X 10042
i7-13700E 34728
+246%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i7-4960X 703
i7-13700E 2486
+254%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i7-4960X 3495
i7-13700E 13602
+289%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 6.35 21.94
Recency 3 September 2013 4 January 2023
Physical cores 6 16
Threads 12 24
Chip lithography 22 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 130 Watt 65 Watt

i7-13700E has a 245.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 9 years, 166.7% more physical cores and 100% more threads, a 120% more advanced lithography process, and 100% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-13700E is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-4960X in performance tests.


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