AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs Intel Core i7-13700K
82.1Single-core81.5
60.5Multi-core77.8
91.9Gamingspec-based65
9 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D8 spec wins — Intel Core i7-13700K
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D scores 74.8 against 75.7 for Intel Core i7-13700K. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i7-13700K edges ahead in multi-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
- 220% higher L3 cache: 96 MB vs 30 MB
- 60% lower process: 4 nm vs 10 nm
- 50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB
- 40% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 28 vs 20
- 38% higher Base clock: 4.7 GHz vs 3.4 GHz
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-13700K
- Stronger multi-core score: 78 vs 61
- 200% higher L2 cache: 24 MB vs 8 MB
- 100% higher cores: 16 vs 8
- 58% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 30,745 vs 19,500
- 56% higher Max turbo power: 253 W vs 162 W
- Lower launch price: $409 vs $479
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D | Intel Core i7-13700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2022 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 4 nm+60% | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 120 W+4% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 162 W | 253 W+56% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D | Intel Core i7-13700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 16+100% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 8 |
| Threads | 16 | 24+50% |
| Base clock | 4.7 GHz+38% | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.2 GHz | 5.4 GHz+4% |
| L2 cache | 8 MB | 24 MB+200% |
| L3 cache | 96 MB+220% | 30 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D | Intel Core i7-13700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | 1,600 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D | Intel Core i7-13700K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 192 GB+50% | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D | Intel Core i7-13700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+40% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D | Intel Core i7-13700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,962Top 43% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 19,249Top 29% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,130+1%Top 18% | 2,116Top 21% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 19,500Top 33% | 30,745+58%Top 16% |
| PassMark | 39,914Top 22% | 45,590+14%Top 16% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 4,420+2%Top 15% | 4,325Top 17% |
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