Intel Core i7-13700K vs Intel Core i9-12900K
79.1Single-core72.2
76.9Multi-core70.4
65Gamingspec-based63.8
10 spec wins — Intel Core i7-13700K0 spec wins — Intel Core i9-12900K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-13700K wins this desktop processor face-off, 74.6 to 69.3, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+7) and multi-core (+7). Intel Core i9-12900K 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 72
- Stronger multi-core score: 77 vs 70
- 71% higher L2 cache: 24 MB vs 14 MB
- 16% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 30,300 vs 26,229
- 13% higher PassMark: 46,500 vs 41,103
- Lower launch price: $409 vs $648
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-12900K
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13700K | Intel Core i9-12900K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2021 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 253 W+5% | 241 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13700K | Intel Core i9-12900K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16 | 16 |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 8 | 8 |
| Threads | 24 | 24 |
| Base clock | 3.4 GHz+6% | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.4 GHz+4% | 5.2 GHz |
| L2 cache | 24 MB+71% | 14 MB |
| L3 cache | 30 MB | 30 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13700K | Intel Core i9-12900K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 1,600 MHz | 1,550 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13700K | Intel Core i9-12900K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13700K | Intel Core i9-12900K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13700K | Intel Core i9-12900K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,850+5%Top 28% | 2,715Top 32% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,200+4%Top 20% | 17,450Top 24% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,100+10%Top 20% | 1,903Top 30% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 30,300+16%Top 16% | 26,229Top 19% |
| PassMark | 46,500+13%Top 21% | 41,103Top 24% |
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