How do the scores compare?

AMD Ryzen 9 7900 scores 76.1/100 overall; Intel Core i7-13700K scores 74.6/100. AMD Ryzen 9 7900 wins 9 individual spec rows, Intel Core i7-13700K wins 6.

What are the main differences between the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 and the Intel Core i7-13700K?

AMD Ryzen 9 7900 advantages: 113% higher L3 cache: 64 MB vs 30 MB; 50% lower process: 5 nm vs 10 nm; 50% higher Performance cores: 12 vs 8; 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W; 40% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 28 vs 20. Intel Core i7-13700K advantages: Stronger multi-core score: 77 vs 71; 100% higher L2 cache: 24 MB vs 12 MB; 33% higher cores: 16 vs 12; 22% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 30,300 vs 24,776; 16% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 18,200 vs 15,725.

Which is cheaper: AMD Ryzen 9 7900 or Intel Core i7-13700K?

Intel Core i7-13700K launched cheaper at $409, versus $429 for the AMD Ryzen 9 7900.

AMD Ryzen 9 7900 vs Intel Core i7-13700K

WINNER

AMD

AMD Ryzen 9 7900

$429

Intel

Intel Core i7-13700K

$409

78.6Single-core79.1

70.5Multi-core76.9

83.3Gamingspec-based65

9 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 79006 spec wins — Intel Core i7-13700K

InnoReviews verdict

AMD Ryzen 9 7900 wins this desktop processor face-off, 76.1 to 74.6. Intel Core i7-13700K 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 9 7900

113% higher L3 cache: 64 MB vs 30 MB
50% lower process: 5 nm vs 10 nm
50% higher Performance cores: 12 vs 8
48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
40% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 28 vs 20

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-13700K

Stronger multi-core score: 77 vs 71
100% higher L2 cache: 24 MB vs 12 MB
33% higher cores: 16 vs 12
22% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 30,300 vs 24,776
16% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 18,200 vs 15,725

General

General comparison: AMD Ryzen 9 7900 versus Intel Core i7-13700K
Spec	AMD Ryzen 9 7900	Intel Core i7-13700K
Announced	2023	2022
Socket	AM5	LGA1700
Process	5 nm+50%	10 nm
Base TDP	65 W+48%	125 W
Max turbo power	—	253 W
Unlocked multiplier	Yes	Yes
Cooler included	No	No

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: AMD Ryzen 9 7900 versus Intel Core i7-13700K
Spec	AMD Ryzen 9 7900	Intel Core i7-13700K
Cores	12	16+33%
Performance cores	12+50%	8
Efficiency cores	0	8
Threads	24	24
Base clock	3.7 GHz+9%	3.4 GHz
Boost clock	5.4 GHz	5.4 GHz
L2 cache	12 MB	24 MB+100%
L3 cache	64 MB+113%	30 MB

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: AMD Ryzen 9 7900 versus Intel Core i7-13700K
Spec	AMD Ryzen 9 7900	Intel Core i7-13700K
iGPU	AMD Radeon Graphics	Intel UHD Graphics 770
iGPU clock	2,200 MHz	1,600 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: AMD Ryzen 9 7900 versus Intel Core i7-13700K
Spec	AMD Ryzen 9 7900	Intel Core i7-13700K
Memory support	DDR5-5200	DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200
Max memory	128 GB	128 GB
Memory channels	2	2

Platform

Platform comparison: AMD Ryzen 9 7900 versus Intel Core i7-13700K
Spec	AMD Ryzen 9 7900	Intel Core i7-13700K
PCIe version	5	5
CPU PCIe lanes	28+40%	20

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: AMD Ryzen 9 7900 versus Intel Core i7-13700K
Spec	AMD Ryzen 9 7900	Intel Core i7-13700K
Geekbench 6 (single)	2,990+5%Top 19%	2,850Top 28%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	15,725Top 28%	18,200+16%Top 20%
Cinebench R23 (single)	1,966Top 26%	2,100+7%Top 20%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	24,776Top 21%	30,300+22%Top 16%
PassMark	48,013+3%Top 20%	46,500Top 21%

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