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Core i7-13700K vs Ryzen 9 9900X: Which is Better?

Oct 2022 Raptor Lake vs Aug 2024 Ryzen 9000

The verdict

Ryzen 9 9900X wins

Ryzen 9 9900X comes out ahead of Core i7-13700K on gaming, while the rest of the picture is more nuanced. Ryzen 9 9900X leads in gaming workloads by 14.6% over Core i7-13700K. Performance-per-dollar is comparable. For most builders, Ryzen 9 9900X is the more compelling pick across both gaming and productivity workloads.

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Specifications

Spec Core i7-13700K Ryzen 9 9900X
Cores 16 12
Threads 24 24
Boost clock 5.4 GHz 5.6 GHz
Base clock 3.4 GHz 4.4 GHz
TDP 125 W 120 W
L2 cache 24 MB 12 MB
L3 cache 30 MB 64 MB
MSRP $419 $499
Process node Intel 7 TSMC N4P
Socket LGA1700 AM5
Memory DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 DDR5-5600
Launched Oct 2022 Aug 2024

Benchmarks

BenchmarkCore i7-13700KRyzen 9 9900X
  • Multi-coreCinebench 2024· Cinebench 2024 nT
    −8.0%
    Core i7-13700K
    1,654
    Ryzen 9 9900X
    1,798
  • Single-coreCinebench 2024· Cinebench 2024 1T
    −13.9%
    Core i7-13700K
    124
    Ryzen 9 9900X
    144
  • Multi-coreGeekbench 6
    −7.1%
    Core i7-13700K
    19,420
    Ryzen 9 9900X
    20,893
  • Single-coreGeekbench 6
    −15.4%
    Core i7-13700K
    2,895
    Ryzen 9 9900X
    3,421

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
−$80

Ryzen 9 9900X costs more.

Ryzen 9 9900X MSRP
$499

Frequently asked

Is the Core i7-13700K better than the Ryzen 9 9900X?
Ryzen 9 9900X 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 9 9900X?
Ryzen 9 9900X leads in gaming workloads by 14.6% over Core i7-13700K.
Which is faster for productivity, the Core i7-13700K or the Ryzen 9 9900X?
Ryzen 9 9900X is 7.4% faster than Core i7-13700K in multi-core productivity workloads.
What is the price difference between the Core i7-13700K and the Ryzen 9 9900X?
The Ryzen 9 9900X launched at $499, $80 more than the Core i7-13700K at $419.

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