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Intel Core i7-10700K vs Intel Core i9-13900K

Intel Core i7-10700K
42.9Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Intel Core i9-13900K
84.9Inno Score
39.9Single-core84.3
42Multi-core92.6
48Gaming71.9
1 spec wins — Intel Core i7-10700K17 spec wins — Intel Core i9-13900K

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i9-13900K wins this desktop processor face-off, 84.9 to 42.9, pulling ahead mainly in Multi-core (+51) and Single-core (+44). Intel Core i7-10700K still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-10700K

  • 27% higher Base clock: 3.8 GHz vs 3 GHz
  • Lower launch price: $374 vs $589

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-13900K

  • Stronger Single-core score: 84 vs 40
  • Stronger Multi-core score: 93 vs 42
  • Stronger gaming score: 72 vs 48
  • 1500% higher L2 cache: 32 MB vs 2 MB
  • 205% higher PassMark: 59,500 vs 19,500

General

General comparison: Intel Core i7-10700K versus Intel Core i9-13900K
SpecIntel Core i7-10700KIntel Core i9-13900K
Announced20202022
SocketLGA1200LGA1700
Process14 nm10 nm+29%
Base TDP125 W125 W
Max turbo power229 W253 W+10%
Unlocked multiplierYesYes
Cooler includedNoNo

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i7-10700K versus Intel Core i9-13900K
SpecIntel Core i7-10700KIntel Core i9-13900K
Cores824+200%
Performance cores88
Efficiency cores016
Threads1632+100%
Base clock3.8 GHz+27%3 GHz
Boost clock5.1 GHz5.8 GHz+14%
L2 cache2 MB32 MB+1500%
L3 cache16 MB36 MB+125%

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i7-10700K versus Intel Core i9-13900K
SpecIntel Core i7-10700KIntel Core i9-13900K
iGPUIntel UHD Graphics 630Intel UHD Graphics 770
iGPU clock1,200 MHz1,650 MHz+38%

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i7-10700K versus Intel Core i9-13900K
SpecIntel Core i7-10700KIntel Core i9-13900K
Memory supportDDR4-2933DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200
Max memory128 GB128 GB
Memory channels22

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i7-10700K versus Intel Core i9-13900K
SpecIntel Core i7-10700KIntel Core i9-13900K
PCIe version35+67%
CPU PCIe lanes1620+25%

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i7-10700K versus Intel Core i9-13900K
SpecIntel Core i7-10700KIntel Core i9-13900K
Geekbench 6 (single)1,670Top 55%2,950+77%Top 10%
Geekbench 6 (multi)8,600Top 49%20,500+138%Top 6%
Cinebench R23 (single)1,300Top 59%2,250+73%Top 5%
Cinebench R23 (multi)13,000Top 43%39,500+204%Top 5%
PassMark19,500Top 51%59,500+205%Top 6%

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