Intel Core i7-13700KF vs Intel Core i7-13700F

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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 Intel Core i7-13700F features 16 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2023 and belongs to the 13 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-13700F, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-13700KF Name Intel Core i7-13700F
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i7
13 Generation 13
Intel Core i 13000 Group Intel Core i 13000
 
 

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 Intel Core i7-13700F has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.1 GHz.
5.4 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo 5.2 GHz
2.5 GHz B-Core Frequency 1.5 GHz
3.4 GHz A-Core Frequency 2.1 GHz
8x Gracemont Cores B 8x Gracemont
8x Raptor Cove Cores A 8x Raptor Cove
Yes Overclocking No
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
4.2 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo 4.1 GHz
24 Threads 24
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
16 CPU Cores 16
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-13700KF does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-13700F does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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.
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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.
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 89.6 GB/s
DDR4-3200, DDR5-5600 Memory type DDR5-5600
 
 

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 65 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
253 W TDP (PL2) 219 W
125 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 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 Intel Core i7-13700F is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
Q4/2022 Release date Q1/2023
-- Part Number --
24.0 MB L2-Cache 24.0 MB
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Raptor Lake S Architecture Raptor Lake S
10 nm Technology 10 nm
LGA 1700 Socket LGA 1700
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
384 $ Release price 359 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
30.0 MB L3-Cache 30.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i7-13700KF
16C 24T @ 3.4 GHz
47002
47002
Intel Core i7-13700F
16C 24T @ 2.1 GHz
42060
42060

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-13700KF
16C 24T @ 3.4 GHz
31062
31062
Intel Core i7-13700F
16C 24T @ 2.1 GHz
24770
24770

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-13700KF
16C 24T @ 3.4 GHz
18402
18402
Intel Core i7-13700F
16C 24T @ 2.1 GHz
16633
16633

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-13700KF
16C 24T @ 3.4 GHz
17208
17208
Intel Core i7-13700F
16C 24T @ 2.1 GHz
16079
16079

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-13700KF
16C 24T @ 3.4 GHz
2787
2787
Intel Core i7-13700F
16C 24T @ 2.1 GHz
2675
2675

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-13700KF
16C 24T @ 3.4 GHz
2126
2126
Intel Core i7-13700F
16C 24T @ 2.1 GHz
2107
2107

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-13700KF
16C 24T @ 3.4 GHz
2065
2065
Intel Core i7-13700F
16C 24T @ 2.1 GHz
2002
2002