AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 8-core AMD Socket AM5
AMD
99 Overall Score
vs
Intel Core i7 13700K 16-core LGA1700
Intel
92 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 8-core AMD Socket AM5
No customer feedback yet
Intel Core i7 13700K 16-core LGA1700
88 out of 100 high confidence 33 reviews
The Intel Core i7-13700K is overwhelmingly praised for its exceptional gaming and productivity performance, often described as a massive upgrade from older CPUs. Users highlight its value, especially when paired with DDR4 or DDR5 memory, and note that it runs hot but can be managed with good cooling and power limits. A few negative experiences are tied to refurbished units, but the overall sentiment is highly positive.
Pros
- Exceptional gaming performance
- Great value for money
- Massive upgrade from older CPUs
- Runs cool with good cooling
- Compatible with DDR4 and DDR5
Cons
- Runs hot without adequate cooling
- Refurbished units may be defective
- Requires separate cooler purchase
- Platform at end of life
- High power consumption
Performance 12
Value for money 8
Cooling 10
Compatibility 6
Power consumption 4
Refurbished quality 2
Scores
Gaming
Productivity
Budget
Ai Llm
Efficiency
Server
Specifications
| AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D | Intel Core i7 13700K | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Series | Ryzen 7 | Core i7 |
| Model | 9800X3D | 13700K |
| Codename | Granite Ridge | Raptor Lake |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 4★ | 10 |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 8 | 16★ |
| P-cores | 8 | 8 |
| E-cores | — | 8★ |
| Threads | 16 | 24★ |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 8 | 24★ |
| L3 Cache | 96★ | 30 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max Memory | ||
| ECC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 24★ | 20 |
| TDP | 120★ | 125 |
| Max Turbo Power | 200★ | 253 |
| Unlocked | ✓ | ✓ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | Radeon Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
Pros & Cons
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 8-core AMD Socket AM5
- Strong feature (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong platform (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong single thread (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average affordability (25th percentile)
Intel Core i7 13700K 16-core LGA1700
- Strong single thread (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong platform (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong multi thread (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong ai (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average affordability (19th percentile)19th %ile
Pricing
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 8-core AMD Socket AM50.011score per dollar
vs
Intel Core i7 13700K 16-core LGA17000.006score per dollar
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 8-core AMD Socket AM5 offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
Scores 99 overall, wins 3 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 28 specs.