AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D vs Intel Core i7-13700K
80.2Single-core79.1
89.9Multi-core76.9
95Gamingspec-based65
13 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D5 spec wins — Intel Core i7-13700K
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D wins this desktop processor face-off, 88.3 to 74.6, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+13) and single-core (+1). 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 7950X3D
- Stronger multi-core score: 90 vs 77
- 327% higher L3 cache: 128 MB vs 30 MB
- 100% higher Performance cores: 16 vs 8
- 50% lower process: 5 nm vs 10 nm
- 40% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 28 vs 20
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-13700K
- 56% higher Max turbo power: 253 W vs 162 W
- 50% higher L2 cache: 24 MB vs 16 MB
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $409 vs $699
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D | Intel Core i7-13700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2022 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 5 nm+50% | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 120 W+4% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 162 W | 253 W+56% |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D | Intel Core i7-13700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16 | 16 |
| Performance cores | 16+100% | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 8 |
| Threads | 32+33% | 24 |
| Base clock | 4.2 GHz+24% | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.7 GHz+6% | 5.4 GHz |
| L2 cache | 16 MB | 24 MB+50% |
| L3 cache | 128 MB+327% | 30 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D | 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 9 7950X3D | Intel Core i7-13700K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D | Intel Core i7-13700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+40% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D | Intel Core i7-13700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,990+5%Top 19% | 2,850Top 28% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 19,960+10%Top 12% | 18,200Top 20% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,036Top 22% | 2,100+3%Top 20% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 35,769+18%Top 10% | 30,300Top 16% |
| PassMark | 62,297+34%Top 6% | 46,500Top 21% |
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