i7-4960X Extreme Edition vs i9-13900KF

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-13900KF and Core i7-4960X Extreme Edition processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking	93	not rated
Place by popularity	not in top-100	not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation	61.55	no data
Market segment	Desktop processor	Desktop processor
Series	Intel Core i9	Intel Core i7EE
Power efficiency	13.74	no data
Architecture codename	Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022)	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
Release date	27 September 2022 (2 years ago)	10 September 2013 (11 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)	$564	$999

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Detailed specifications

Core i9-13900KF and Core i7-4960X Extreme Edition 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 cores	24 (Tetracosa-Core)	6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads	32	12
Base clock speed	3 GHz	no data
Boost clock speed	5.7 GHz	3.6 GHz
Bus type	no data	DMI 2.0
Bus rate	4 × 16 GT/s	5 GT/s
Multiplier	30	36
L1 cache	1.5 MB	no data
L2 cache	16 MB	1,536 KB
L3 cache	12 MB	15 MB
Chip lithography	Intel 7 nm	22 nm
Die size	257 mm2	256.5 mm2
Maximum core temperature	100 °C	no data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)	72 °C	no data
Number of transistors	no data	1860 Million
64 bit support	+	+
Windows 11 compatibility	+	no data
Unlocked multiplier	+	-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-13900KF and Core i7-4960X Extreme Edition 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 configuration	1	no data
Socket	FCLGA1700	no data
Power consumption (TDP)	125 W, 253 Watt	130 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-13900KF and Core i7-4960X Extreme Edition. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensions	Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2	no data
AES-NI	+	+
AVX	+	+
vPro	+	no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)	+	+
Speed Shift	+	no data
Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	no data
Hyper-Threading Technology	+	no data
Idle States	+	no data
Thermal Monitoring	+	-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0	+	no data
Deep Learning Boost	+	-

Security technologies

Core i9-13900KF and Core i7-4960X Extreme Edition technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

EDB	+	no data
Secure Key	+	no data
OS Guard	+	no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-13900KF and Core i7-4960X Extreme Edition are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-13900KF and Core i7-4960X Extreme Edition. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory types	DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200	no data
Maximum memory size	192 GB	64 GB
Max memory channels	2	no data
Maximum memory bandwidth	89.604 GB/s	no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-13900KF and Core i7-4960X Extreme Edition.

PCIe version	5.0 and 4.0	3.00
PCI Express lanes	20	40

Pros & cons summary

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Recency	27 September 2022	10 September 2013
Physical cores	24	6
Threads	32	12
Power consumption (TDP)	125 Watt	130 Watt

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