Intel Core i7-13700KF vs AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i7-13700KF or Intel Core i7-13700KF – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i7-13700KF features 16 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2022 and belongs to the 13 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-13700KF, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2022 and belongs to the 6 generation of the AMD Ryzen 7 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM5 (LGA 1718) socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-13700KF Name AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
Intel Core i7 Family AMD Ryzen 7
13 Generation 6
Intel Core i 13000 Group AMD Ryzen 7000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-13700KF has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 3.4 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X is 4.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 5.4 GHz.
None None 5.4 GHz
5.4 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
2.5 GHz B-Core Frequency None
3.4 GHz A-Core Frequency None
8x Gracemont Cores B None
8x Raptor Cove Cores A None
Yes Overclocking Yes
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
None None 4.5 GHz
4.2 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
24 Threads 16
None None 5.2 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
16 CPU Cores 8
None None 8x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-13700KF does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X uses the AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael), which has 128 texture shaders
and 2 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- GPU frequency 0.4 GHz
-- Release date Q3/2022
-- Direct X 12
GPU name AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael)
-- Technology 5 nm
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders 128
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 8.0 GB
-- Execution units 2
-- Generation 9
-- GPU (Turbo) 2.2 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- VP9 Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- VP8 Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
-- JPEG Decode / Encode
-- AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
89.6 GB/s Bandwidth 83.2 GB/s
DDR4-3200, DDR5-5600 Memory type DDR5-5200
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 125 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 105 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max 95 °C
253 W TDP (PL2) 142 W
125 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 105 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-13700KF is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 30.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X is manufactured using a 5 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 32.0 MB cache.
Q4/2022 Release date Q4/2022
-- Part Number 100-100000591WOF
24.0 MB L2-Cache 8.0 MB
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2, AVX512
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
Raptor Lake S Architecture Raphael (Zen 4)
10 nm Technology 5 nm
LGA 1700 Socket AM5 (LGA 1718)
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
384 $ Release price 399 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
30.0 MB L3-Cache 32.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i7-13700KF
16C 24T @ 3.4 GHz
47002
47002
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
8C 16T @ 4.5 GHz
36536
36536

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-13700KF
16C 24T @ 3.4 GHz
31062
31062
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
8C 16T @ 4.5 GHz
20399
20399

V-Ray CPU-Render Benchmark

Intel Core i7-13700KF
16C 24T @ 3.4 GHz
20750
20750
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
8C 16T @ 4.5 GHz
14529
14529

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-13700KF
16C 24T @ 3.4 GHz
18402
18402
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
8C 16T @ 4.5 GHz
14487
14487

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-13700KF
16C 24T @ 3.4 GHz
17208
17208
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
8C 16T @ 4.5 GHz
15137
15137

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-13700KF
16C 24T @ 3.4 GHz
11831
11831
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
8C 16T @ 4.5 GHz
7944
7944

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-13700KF
16C 24T @ 3.4 GHz
4639
4639
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
8C 16T @ 4.5 GHz
3328
3328

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
8C 16T @ 4.5 GHz
2898
2898
Intel Core i7-13700KF
16C 24T @ 3.4 GHz
2787
2787

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
8C 16T @ 4.5 GHz
2202
2202
Intel Core i7-13700KF
16C 24T @ 3.4 GHz
2065
2065

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-13700KF
16C 24T @ 3.4 GHz
2126
2126
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
8C 16T @ 4.5 GHz
2010
2010

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-13700KF
16C 24T @ 3.4 GHz
815
815
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
8C 16T @ 4.5 GHz
773
773

Blender 3.1 Benchmark

Intel Core i7-13700KF
16C 24T @ 3.4 GHz
430
430
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
8C 16T @ 4.5 GHz
306
306

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
8C 16T @ 4.5 GHz
322
322
Intel Core i7-13700KF
16C 24T @ 3.4 GHz
310
310