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Intel Core i7-13700K vs Intel Core i7-8700K

WINNER
Intel Core i7-13700K
75.7Inno Score
VS
Intel Core i7-8700K
36.2Inno Score
81.5Single-core36.8
77.8Multi-core34.4
65Gamingspec-based38.5
16 spec wins — Intel Core i7-13700K2 spec wins — Intel Core i7-8700K

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i7-13700K wins this desktop processor face-off, 75.7 to 36.2, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+45) and multi-core (+43). Intel Core i7-8700K 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: 82 vs 37
  • Stronger multi-core score: 78 vs 34
  • 1500% higher L2 cache: 24 MB vs 1.5 MB
  • 236% higher PassMark: 45,590 vs 13,555
  • 234% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 30,745 vs 9,200

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-8700K

  • 24% lower Base TDP: 95 W vs 125 W
  • Lower launch price: $359 vs $409

General

General comparison: Intel Core i7-13700K versus Intel Core i7-8700K
SpecIntel Core i7-13700KIntel Core i7-8700K
Announced20222017
SocketLGA1700LGA1151-v2
Process10 nm+29%14 nm
Base TDP125 W95 W+24%
Max turbo power253 W—
Unlocked multiplierYesYes
Cooler includedNoNo

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i7-13700K versus Intel Core i7-8700K
SpecIntel Core i7-13700KIntel Core i7-8700K
Cores16+167%6
Performance cores8+33%6
Efficiency cores80
Threads24+100%12
Base clock3.4 GHz3.7 GHz+9%
Boost clock5.4 GHz+15%4.7 GHz
L2 cache24 MB+1500%1.5 MB
L3 cache30 MB+150%12 MB

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i7-13700K versus Intel Core i7-8700K
SpecIntel Core i7-13700KIntel Core i7-8700K
iGPUIntel UHD Graphics 770Intel UHD Graphics 630
iGPU clock1,600 MHz1,200 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i7-13700K versus Intel Core i7-8700K
SpecIntel Core i7-13700KIntel Core i7-8700K
Memory supportDDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200DDR4-2666
Max memory128 GB+100%64 GB
Memory channels22

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i7-13700K versus Intel Core i7-8700K
SpecIntel Core i7-13700KIntel Core i7-8700K
PCIe version5+67%3
CPU PCIe lanes20+25%16

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i7-13700K versus Intel Core i7-8700K
SpecIntel Core i7-13700KIntel Core i7-8700K
Geekbench 6 (single)2,962Top 43%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)19,249Top 29%—
Cinebench R23 (single)2,116+67%Top 21%1,270Bottom 27%
Cinebench R23 (multi)30,745+234%Top 16%9,200Bottom 27%
PassMark45,590+236%Top 16%13,555Bottom 26%
PassMark (single thread)4,325+59%Top 17%2,713Bottom 31%
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