Intel Core i7-13700K vs Intel Core i7-6700K
79.1Single-core30.7
76.9Multi-core27
65Gamingspec-based25.6
17 spec wins — Intel Core i7-13700K2 spec wins — Intel Core i7-6700K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-13700K wins this desktop processor face-off, 74.6 to 27.8, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+50) and single-core (+48). Intel Core i7-6700K 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 i7-13700K
- Stronger single-core score: 79 vs 31
- Stronger multi-core score: 77 vs 27
- 2300% higher L2 cache: 24 MB vs 1 MB
- 506% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 30,300 vs 5,000
- 422% higher PassMark: 46,500 vs 8,900
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-6700K
- 27% lower Base TDP: 91 W vs 125 W
- 18% higher Base clock: 4 GHz vs 3.4 GHz
- Lower launch price: $339 vs $409
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13700K | Intel Core i7-6700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2015 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1151 |
| Process | 10 nm+29% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 91 W+27% |
| Max turbo power | 253 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13700K | Intel Core i7-6700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16+300% | 4 |
| Performance cores | 8+100% | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 8 | 0 |
| Threads | 24+200% | 8 |
| Base clock | 3.4 GHz | 4 GHz+18% |
| Boost clock | 5.4 GHz+29% | 4.2 GHz |
| L2 cache | 24 MB+2300% | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 30 MB+275% | 8 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13700K | Intel Core i7-6700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel HD Graphics 530 |
| iGPU clock | 1,600 MHz | 1,150 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13700K | Intel Core i7-6700K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2133 / DDR3L-1600 |
| Max memory | 128 GB+100% | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13700K | Intel Core i7-6700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13700K | Intel Core i7-6700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,850+101%Top 28% | 1,420Bottom 25% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,200+291%Top 20% | 4,650Bottom 18% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,100+93%Top 21% | 1,090Bottom 15% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 30,300+506%Top 16% | 5,000Bottom 14% |
| PassMark | 46,500+422%Top 21% | 8,900Bottom 13% |
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