AMD Ryzen 7 9700X vs Intel Core i3-13100F
85.6Single-core57
62.4Multi-core33.7
67.2Gamingspec-based37.3
14 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 9700X3 spec wins — Intel Core i3-13100F
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X wins this desktop processor face-off, 70.6 to 41.6, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+29) and single-core (+29). Intel Core i3-13100F still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
- Stronger single-core score: 86 vs 57
- Stronger multi-core score: 62 vs 34
- 167% higher L3 cache: 32 MB vs 12 MB
- 163% higher PassMark: 38,500 vs 14,653
- 141% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 19,500 vs 8,090
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i3-13100F
- 25% higher Max turbo power: 110 W vs 88 W
- 11% lower Base TDP: 58 W vs 65 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $109 vs $359
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X | Intel Core i3-13100F |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2023 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 4 nm+60% | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 58 W+11% |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 110 W+25% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X | Intel Core i3-13100F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8+100% | 4 |
| Performance cores | 8+100% | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 16+100% | 8 |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz+12% | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.5 GHz+22% | 4.5 GHz |
| L2 cache | 8 MB+60% | 5 MB |
| L3 cache | 32 MB+167% | 12 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X | Intel Core i3-13100F |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) | — |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X | Intel Core i3-13100F |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 192 GB | 192 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X | Intel Core i3-13100F |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+40% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X | Intel Core i3-13100F |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,150Top 11% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,500Top 25% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,150+30%Top 15% | 1,653Top 47% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 19,500+141%Top 28% | 8,090Bottom 26% |
| PassMark | 38,500+163%Top 28% | 14,653Bottom 27% |
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