Intel Core i7-13700K vs Intel Core i9-13900F
81.5Single-core80.9
77.8Multi-core76.2
65Gamingspec-based70.7
3 spec wins — Intel Core i7-13700K12 spec wins — Intel Core i9-13900F
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i7-13700K scores 75.7 against 76.2 for Intel Core i9-13900F. Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-13700K
- 70% higher Base clock: 3.4 GHz vs 2 GHz
- 16% higher Max turbo power: 253 W vs 219 W
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $409 vs $524
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-13900F
- 100% higher Efficiency cores: 16 vs 8
- 50% higher cores: 24 vs 16
- 50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- 33% higher threads: 32 vs 24
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13700K | Intel Core i9-13900F |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2023 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 10 nm | 7 nm+30% |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 65 W+48% |
| Max turbo power | 253 W+16% | 219 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | — |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13700K | Intel Core i9-13900F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16 | 24+50% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 8 | 16+100% |
| Threads | 24 | 32+33% |
| Base clock | 3.4 GHz+70% | 2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.4 GHz | 5.6 GHz+4% |
| L2 cache | 24 MB | 32 MB+33% |
| L3 cache | 30 MB | 36 MB+20% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13700K | Intel Core i9-13900F |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | — |
| iGPU clock | 1,600 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13700K | Intel Core i9-13900F |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 192 GB+50% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13700K | Intel Core i9-13900F |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13700K | Intel Core i9-13900F |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,962Top 22% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 19,249Top 16% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,116Top 19% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 30,745Top 18% | — |
| PassMark | 45,590Top 16% | 48,069+5%Top 14% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 4,325Top 18% | 4,399+2%Top 15% |
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