Intel Core i7-13700KF vs Intel Core i9-13900
75.6Single-core77.7
75.7Multi-core71.7
65Gamingspec-based70.7
4 spec wins — Intel Core i7-13700KF8 spec wins — Intel Core i9-13900
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i7-13700KF scores 73 against 73.2 for Intel Core i9-13900. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i9-13900 edges ahead in single-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-13700KF
- Stronger multi-core score: 76 vs 72
- 70% higher Base clock: 3.4 GHz vs 2 GHz
- 16% higher Max turbo power: 253 W vs 219 W
- Lower launch price: $384 vs $549
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-13900
- 100% higher Efficiency cores: 16 vs 8
- 50% higher cores: 24 vs 16
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- 33% higher threads: 32 vs 24
- 33% higher L2 cache: 32 MB vs 24 MB
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13700KF | Intel Core i9-13900 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2023 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 10 nm | — |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 65 W+48% |
| Max turbo power | 253 W+16% | 219 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | — |
| Cooler included | No | — |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13700KF | Intel Core i9-13900 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i7-13700KF | Intel Core i9-13900 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,650 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13700KF | Intel Core i9-13900 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 192 GB | 192 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13700KF | Intel Core i9-13900 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13700KF | Intel Core i9-13900 |
|---|---|---|
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,006Top 25% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 30,015Top 18% | — |
| PassMark | 45,509+2%Top 16% | 44,494Top 18% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 4,330+1%Top 17% | 4,275Top 19% |
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