Intel Core i7-13700K vs Intel Core i9-13900K
79.1Single-core84.3
76.9Multi-core92.6
65Gaming71.9
1 spec wins — Intel Core i7-13700K12 spec wins — Intel Core i9-13900K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i9-13900K wins this desktop processor face-off, 84.9 to 74.6, pulling ahead mainly in Multi-core (+16) and gaming (+7). Intel Core i7-13700K 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
- 13% higher Base clock: 3.4 GHz vs 3 GHz
- Lower launch price: $409 vs $589
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-13900K
- Stronger Single-core score: 84 vs 79
- Stronger Multi-core score: 93 vs 77
- Stronger gaming score: 72 vs 65
- 100% higher Efficiency cores: 16 vs 8
- 50% higher cores: 24 vs 16
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13700K | Intel Core i9-13900K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2022 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 253 W | 253 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13700K | Intel Core i9-13900K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16 | 24+50% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 8 | 16+100% |
| Threads | 24 | 32+33% |
| Base clock | 3.4 GHz+13% | 3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.4 GHz | 5.8 GHz+7% |
| L2 cache | 24 MB | 32 MB+33% |
| L3 cache | 30 MB | 36 MB+20% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13700K | Intel Core i9-13900K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 1,600 MHz | 1,650 MHz+3% |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13700K | Intel Core i9-13900K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13700K | Intel Core i9-13900K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13700K | Intel Core i9-13900K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,850 | 2,950+4% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,200 | 20,500+13% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,100 | 2,250+7% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 30,300 | 39,500+30% |
| PassMark | 46,500 | 59,500+28% |
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