Intel Core i7-12700F vs Intel Core i9-13900K
69.9Single-core84.3
50.4Multi-core92.6
57.5Gamingspec-based71.9
2 spec wins — Intel Core i7-12700F12 spec wins — Intel Core i9-13900K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i9-13900K wins this desktop processor face-off, 84.9 to 58, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+42) and single-core (+14). Intel Core i7-12700F 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 i7-12700F
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $345 vs $589
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-13900K
- Stronger single-core score: 84 vs 70
- Stronger multi-core score: 93 vs 50
- 300% higher Efficiency cores: 16 vs 4
- 167% higher L2 cache: 32 MB vs 12 MB
- 158% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 39,500 vs 15,291
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700F | Intel Core i9-13900K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2022 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+48% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 180 W | 253 W+41% |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700F | Intel Core i9-13900K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 12 | 24+100% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 4 | 16+300% |
| Threads | 20 | 32+60% |
| Base clock | 2.1 GHz | 3 GHz+43% |
| Boost clock | 4.9 GHz | 5.8 GHz+18% |
| L2 cache | 12 MB | 32 MB+167% |
| L3 cache | 25 MB | 36 MB+44% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700F | Intel Core i9-13900K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,650 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700F | Intel Core i9-13900K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700F | Intel Core i9-13900K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700F | Intel Core i9-13900K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,950Top 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 20,500Top 10% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,898Top 34% | 2,250+19%Top 9% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 15,291Top 45% | 39,500+158%Top 8% |
| PassMark | 30,148Top 40% | 59,500+97%Top 8% |
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