Core i7-13700K vs Ryzen 7 7700X: Which is Better?
Oct 2022 Raptor Lake vs Sep 2022 Ryzen 7000
The verdict
Core i7-13700K winsCore i7-13700K comes out ahead of Ryzen 7 7700X on productivity, while the rest of the picture is more nuanced. Core i7-13700K is 25.2% faster than Ryzen 7 7700X in multi-core productivity workloads. Performance-per-dollar is comparable. For most builders, Core i7-13700K is the more compelling pick across both gaming and productivity workloads.
Dimension-by-dimension
- Gamingi7-13700K +1.8%
Core i7-13700K leads in gaming workloads by 1.8% over Ryzen 7 7700X.
- Productivityi7-13700K +25.2%
Core i7-13700K is 25.2% faster than Ryzen 7 7700X in multi-core productivity workloads.
- ValueTie
Performance-per-dollar is comparable.
- Efficiencyi7-13700K +21.2%
Core i7-13700K runs 21.2% more efficient under the same productivity load than Ryzen 7 7700X.
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Specifications
| Spec | Core i7-13700K | Ryzen 7 7700X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16 | 8 |
| Threads | 24 | 16 |
| Boost clock | 5.4 GHz | 5.4 GHz |
| Base clock | 3.4 GHz | 4.5 GHz |
| TDP | 125 W | 105 W |
| L2 cache | 24 MB | 8 MB |
| L3 cache | 30 MB | 32 MB |
| MSRP | $419 | $399 |
| Process node | Intel 7 | TSMC N5 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | AM5 |
| Memory | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-5200 |
| Launched | Oct 2022 | Sep 2022 |
Benchmarks
- Multi-coreCinebench 2024· Cinebench 2024 nT+47.9%Core i7-13700K1,654Ryzen 7 7700X1,118
- Single-coreCinebench 2024· Cinebench 2024 1T+0.8%Core i7-13700K124Ryzen 7 7700X123
- Multi-coreGeekbench 6+27.9%Core i7-13700K19,420Ryzen 7 7700X15,186
- Single-coreGeekbench 6+3.0%Core i7-13700K2,895Ryzen 7 7700X2,812
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 costs more.