Intel Core i7-13700KF vs Intel Core i9-12900KS
75.6Single-core78.9
75.7Multi-core70.3
65Gamingspec-based65.7
6 spec wins — Intel Core i7-13700KF2 spec wins — Intel Core i9-12900KS
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i7-13700KF scores 73 against 71.7 for Intel Core i9-12900KS. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i7-13700KF edges ahead in multi-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-13700KF
- Stronger multi-core score: 76 vs 70
- 71% higher L2 cache: 24 MB vs 14 MB
- 50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB
- 17% lower Base TDP: 125 W vs 150 W
- Lower launch price: $384 vs $739
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-12900KS
- Stronger single-core score: 79 vs 76
- 30% lower process: 7 nm vs 10 nm
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13700KF | Intel Core i9-12900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2022 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 10 nm | 7 nm+30% |
| Base TDP | 125 W+17% | 150 W |
| Max turbo power | 253 W+5% | 241 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | — |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13700KF | Intel Core i9-12900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16 | 16 |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 8 | 8 |
| Threads | 24 | 24 |
| Base clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.4 GHz | 5.5 GHz+2% |
| L2 cache | 24 MB+71% | 14 MB |
| L3 cache | 30 MB | 30 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13700KF | Intel Core i9-12900KS |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,550 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13700KF | Intel Core i9-12900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 192 GB+50% | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13700KF | Intel Core i9-12900KS |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13700KF | Intel Core i9-12900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,006Top 25% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 30,015Top 18% | — |
| PassMark | 45,509+5%Top 16% | 43,373Top 18% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 4,330Top 17% | 4,323Top 18% |
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