Intel Core i7-13700K vs Intel Core i7-9700K
79.1Single-core39
76.9Multi-core35.5
65Gamingspec-based39.8
16 spec wins — Intel Core i7-13700K2 spec wins — Intel Core i7-9700K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-13700K wins this desktop processor face-off, 74.6 to 37.6, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+41) and single-core (+40). Intel Core i7-9700K 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 39
- Stronger multi-core score: 77 vs 36
- 1100% higher L2 cache: 24 MB vs 2 MB
- 225% higher PassMark: 46,500 vs 14,300
- 212% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 30,300 vs 9,700
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-9700K
- 24% lower Base TDP: 95 W vs 125 W
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13700K | Intel Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2018 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1151-v2 |
| Process | 10 nm+29% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 95 W+24% |
| Max turbo power | 253 W+113% | 119 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13700K | Intel Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16+100% | 8 |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 8 | 0 |
| Threads | 24+200% | 8 |
| Base clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.6 GHz+6% |
| Boost clock | 5.4 GHz+10% | 4.9 GHz |
| L2 cache | 24 MB+1100% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 30 MB+150% | 12 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13700K | Intel Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | 1,600 MHz | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13700K | Intel Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13700K | Intel Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13700K | Intel Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,850+70%Top 28% | 1,680Bottom 39% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,200+160%Top 20% | 7,000Bottom 37% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,100+68%Top 21% | 1,250Bottom 27% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 30,300+212%Top 16% | 9,700Bottom 34% |
| PassMark | 46,500+225%Top 21% | 14,300Bottom 25% |
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