Intel Core i7-10700K vs Intel Core i9-13900K
39.9Single-core84.3
42Multi-core92.6
48Gamingspec-based71.9
1 spec wins — Intel Core i7-10700K16 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
- 1500% higher L2 cache: 32 MB vs 2 MB
- 205% higher PassMark: 59,500 vs 19,500
- 204% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 39,500 vs 13,000
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-10700K | Intel Core i9-13900K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2022 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm+29% |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 229 W | 253 W+10% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-10700K | Intel Core i9-13900K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 24+200% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 16 |
| Threads | 16 | 32+100% |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz+27% | 3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.1 GHz | 5.8 GHz+14% |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 32 MB+1500% |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 36 MB+125% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-10700K | Intel Core i9-13900K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 1,200 MHz | 1,650 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-10700K | Intel Core i9-13900K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2933 | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-10700K | Intel Core i9-13900K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 5+67% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 20+25% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-10700K | Intel Core i9-13900K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,670Bottom 38% | 2,950+77%Top 23% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,600Bottom 43% | 20,500+138%Top 11% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,300Bottom 33% | 2,250+73%Top 9% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 13,000Bottom 49% | 39,500+204%Top 8% |
| PassMark | 19,500Bottom 34% | 59,500+205%Top 8% |
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