Intel Core i7-8700K vs Intel Core i9-13900K
37.3Single-core84.3
34.7Multi-core92.6
38.5Gamingspec-based71.9
2 spec wins — Intel Core i7-8700K17 spec wins — Intel Core i9-13900K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i9-13900K wins this desktop processor face-off, 84.9 to 36.4, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+58) and single-core (+47). Intel Core i7-8700K 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 i7-8700K
- 24% lower Base TDP: 95 W vs 125 W
- 23% higher Base clock: 3.7 GHz vs 3 GHz
- Lower launch price: $359 vs $589
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-13900K
- Stronger single-core score: 84 vs 37
- Stronger multi-core score: 93 vs 35
- 2033% higher L2 cache: 32 MB vs 2 MB
- 329% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 39,500 vs 9,200
- 328% higher PassMark: 59,500 vs 13,900
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-8700K | Intel Core i9-13900K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2017 | 2022 |
| Socket | LGA1151-v2 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm+29% |
| Base TDP | 95 W+24% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | — | 253 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-8700K | Intel Core i9-13900K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 24+300% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 16 |
| Threads | 12 | 32+167% |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz+23% | 3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.7 GHz | 5.8 GHz+23% |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 32 MB+2033% |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 36 MB+200% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-8700K | Intel Core i9-13900K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 1,200 MHz | 1,650 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-8700K | Intel Core i9-13900K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2666 | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 64 GB | 128 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-8700K | Intel Core i9-13900K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 5+67% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 20+25% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-8700K | Intel Core i9-13900K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,560Bottom 33% | 2,950+89%Top 23% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,800Bottom 35% | 20,500+201%Top 11% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,270Bottom 29% | 2,250+77%Top 9% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 9,200Bottom 32% | 39,500+329%Top 8% |
| PassMark | 13,900Bottom 23% | 59,500+328%Top 8% |
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