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Core i7-13700K vs Core i9-13900K: Which is Better?

Oct 2022 Raptor Lake vs Oct 2022 Raptor Lake

The verdict

Core i9-13900K wins

Core i9-13900K comes out ahead of Core i7-13700K on overall performance, while the rest of the picture is more nuanced. Core i9-13900K runs 16.6% more efficient under the same productivity load than Core i7-13700K. Performance-per-dollar is comparable. For most builders, Core i9-13900K is the more compelling pick across both gaming and productivity workloads.

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Specifications

Spec Core i7-13700K Core i9-13900K
Cores 16 24
Threads 24 32
Boost clock 5.4 GHz 5.8 GHz
Base clock 3.4 GHz 3.0 GHz
TDP 125 W 125 W
L2 cache 24 MB 32 MB
L3 cache 30 MB 36 MB
MSRP $419 $589
Process node Intel 7 Intel 7
Socket LGA1700 LGA1700
Memory DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200
Launched Oct 2022 Oct 2022

Benchmarks

BenchmarkCore i7-13700KCore i9-13900K
  • Multi-coreCinebench 2024· Cinebench 2024 nT
    −25.8%
    Core i7-13700K
    1,654
    Core i9-13900K
    2,229
  • Single-coreCinebench 2024· Cinebench 2024 1T
    −6.1%
    Core i7-13700K
    124
    Core i9-13900K
    132
  • Multi-coreGeekbench 6
    −11.5%
    Core i7-13700K
    19,420
    Core i9-13900K
    21,952
  • Single-coreGeekbench 6
    −4.1%
    Core i7-13700K
    2,895
    Core i9-13900K
    3,018

Bars are normalized to the highest score in our catalog for each metric. Hover any row for the source attribution.

Price analysis

Core i7-13700K MSRP
$419
Difference
−$170

Core i9-13900K costs more.

Core i9-13900K MSRP
$589

Frequently asked

Is the Core i7-13700K better than the Core i9-13900K?
Core i9-13900K comes out ahead in our weighted scoring under default priorities (50% gaming, 50% productivity, 25% value, 25% efficiency). Use the comparison tool to weight by your own workload mix.
Which is better for gaming, the Core i7-13700K or the Core i9-13900K?
Core i9-13900K leads in gaming workloads by 5.1% over Core i7-13700K.
Which is faster for productivity, the Core i7-13700K or the Core i9-13900K?
Core i9-13900K is 16.6% faster than Core i7-13700K in multi-core productivity workloads.
What is the price difference between the Core i7-13700K and the Core i9-13900K?
The Core i9-13900K launched at $589, $170 more than the Core i7-13700K at $419.

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