Intel Core i7-13700K vs Intel Core i9-10900K
79.1Single-core41.9
76.9Multi-core48.2
65Gamingspec-based54.6
16 spec wins — Intel Core i7-13700K2 spec wins — Intel Core i9-10900K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-13700K wins this desktop processor face-off, 74.6 to 47.9, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+37) and multi-core (+29). Intel Core i9-10900K 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 42
- Stronger multi-core score: 77 vs 48
- 860% higher L2 cache: 24 MB vs 3 MB
- 96% higher PassMark: 46,500 vs 23,700
- 86% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 30,300 vs 16,300
- Lower launch price: $409 vs $488
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-10900K
- 25% higher Performance cores: 10 vs 8
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13700K | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2020 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 10 nm+29% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 253 W+1% | 250 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13700K | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16+60% | 10 |
| Performance cores | 8 | 10+25% |
| Efficiency cores | 8 | 0 |
| Threads | 24+20% | 20 |
| Base clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.7 GHz+9% |
| Boost clock | 5.4 GHz+2% | 5.3 GHz |
| L2 cache | 24 MB+860% | 3 MB |
| L3 cache | 30 MB+50% | 20 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13700K | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2933 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13700K | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13700K | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,850+65%Top 28% | 1,730Bottom 42% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,200+75%Top 20% | 10,400Top 50% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,100+57%Top 21% | 1,340Bottom 38% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 30,300+86%Top 16% | 16,300Top 40% |
| PassMark | 46,500+96%Top 21% | 23,700Bottom 43% |
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