Intel Core i7-13700K vs Intel Core i7-7700K
79.1Single-core34.5
76.9Multi-core28
65Gamingspec-based27.5
17 spec wins — Intel Core i7-13700K2 spec wins — Intel Core i7-7700K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-13700K wins this desktop processor face-off, 74.6 to 29.8, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+49) and single-core (+45). Intel Core i7-7700K 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 35
- Stronger multi-core score: 77 vs 28
- 2300% higher L2 cache: 24 MB vs 1 MB
- 461% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 30,300 vs 5,400
- 379% higher PassMark: 46,500 vs 9,700
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-7700K
- 27% lower Base TDP: 91 W vs 125 W
- 24% higher Base clock: 4.2 GHz vs 3.4 GHz
- Lower launch price: $339 vs $409
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13700K | Intel Core i7-7700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2017 |
| 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 i7-7700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16+300% | 4 |
| Performance cores | 8+100% | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 8 | 0 |
| Threads | 24+200% | 8 |
| Base clock | 3.4 GHz | 4.2 GHz+24% |
| Boost clock | 5.4 GHz+20% | 4.5 GHz |
| L2 cache | 24 MB+2300% | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 30 MB+275% | 8 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13700K | Intel Core i7-7700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel HD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | 1,600 MHz | 1,150 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13700K | Intel Core i7-7700K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2400 / DDR3L-1600 |
| Max memory | 128 GB+100% | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13700K | Intel Core i7-7700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13700K | Intel Core i7-7700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,850+88%Top 28% | 1,520Bottom 31% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,200+268%Top 20% | 4,950Bottom 20% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,100+78%Top 21% | 1,180Bottom 23% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 30,300+461%Top 16% | 5,400Bottom 17% |
| PassMark | 46,500+379%Top 21% | 9,700Bottom 16% |
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