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Core i7-13700K vs Ryzen 7 7800X3D: Which is Better?

Oct 2022 Raptor Lake vs Apr 2023 Ryzen 7000

The verdict

Core i7-13700K wins

Core i7-13700K comes out ahead of Ryzen 7 7800X3D on productivity, while the rest of the picture is more nuanced. Core i7-13700K is 29.1% faster than Ryzen 7 7800X3D 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.

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Specifications

Spec Core i7-13700K Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Cores 16 8
Threads 24 16
Boost clock 5.4 GHz 5.0 GHz
Base clock 3.4 GHz 4.2 GHz
TDP 125 W 120 W
L2 cache 24 MB 8 MB
L3 cache 30 MB 96 MB
MSRP $419 $449
Process node Intel 7 TSMC N5
Socket LGA1700 AM5
Memory DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 DDR5-5200
Launched Oct 2022 Apr 2023

Benchmarks

BenchmarkCore i7-13700KRyzen 7 7800X3D
  • Multi-coreCinebench 2024· Cinebench 2024 nT
    +51.3%
    Core i7-13700K
    1,654
    Ryzen 7 7800X3D
    1,093
  • Single-coreCinebench 2024· Cinebench 2024 1T
    +6.9%
    Core i7-13700K
    124
    Ryzen 7 7800X3D
    116
  • Multi-coreGeekbench 6
    +36.6%
    Core i7-13700K
    19,420
    Ryzen 7 7800X3D
    14,212
  • Single-coreGeekbench 6
    +6.6%
    Core i7-13700K
    2,895
    Ryzen 7 7800X3D
    2,716

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
−$30

Ryzen 7 7800X3D costs more.

Ryzen 7 7800X3D MSRP
$449

Frequently asked

Is the Core i7-13700K better than the Ryzen 7 7800X3D?
Core i7-13700K 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 Ryzen 7 7800X3D?
Core i7-13700K leads in gaming workloads by 6.3% over Ryzen 7 7800X3D.
Which is faster for productivity, the Core i7-13700K or the Ryzen 7 7800X3D?
Core i7-13700K is 29.1% faster than Ryzen 7 7800X3D in multi-core productivity workloads.
What is the price difference between the Core i7-13700K and the Ryzen 7 7800X3D?
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D launched at $449, $30 more than the Core i7-13700K at $419.

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