Intel Core i7-13700 vs Intel Core i9-12900KF
75.5Single-core73.7
66.1Multi-core66.6
63.8Gamingspec-based63.8
4 spec wins — Intel Core i7-137005 spec wins — Intel Core i9-12900KF
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i7-13700 scores 68.3 against 68 for Intel Core i9-12900KF. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i7-13700 edges ahead in single-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-13700
- 71% higher L2 cache: 24 MB vs 14 MB
- 50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-12900KF
- 52% higher Base clock: 3.2 GHz vs 2.1 GHz
- 13% higher PassMark: 40,442 vs 35,842
- 10% higher Max turbo power: 241 W vs 219 W
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13700 | Intel Core i9-12900KF |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2021 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+48% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 219 W | 241 W+10% |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13700 | Intel Core i9-12900KF |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16 | 16 |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 8 | 8 |
| Threads | 24 | 24 |
| Base clock | 2.1 GHz | 3.2 GHz+52% |
| Boost clock | 5.2 GHz | 5.2 GHz |
| L2 cache | 24 MB+71% | 14 MB |
| L3 cache | 30 MB | 30 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13700 | Intel Core i9-12900KF |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | None |
| iGPU clock | 1,600 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13700 | Intel Core i9-12900KF |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 192 GB+50% | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13700 | Intel Core i9-12900KF |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13700 | Intel Core i9-12900KF |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,761Top 30% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,882Top 30% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,009Top 24% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 25,369Top 22% | — |
| PassMark | 35,842Top 27% | 40,442+13%Top 21% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 4,091Top 28% | 4,117+1%Top 27% |
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