Intel Core i7 13700K 16-core LGA1700
Intel
89 Overall Score
vs
Empowered PC Ryzen 7 5700X
Empowered PC
52 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
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
Empowered PC Ryzen 7 5700X
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Productivity
Ai Llm
Budget
Gaming
Efficiency
Server
Specifications
| Intel Core i7 13700K | Empowered PC Ryzen 7 5700X | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | — |
| Series | Core i7 | — |
| Model | 13700K | — |
| Codename | Raptor Lake | — |
| Class | desktop | — |
| Process | 10★ | — |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 16★ | — |
| P-cores | 8★ | — |
| E-cores | 8★ | — |
| Threads | 24★ | — |
| Base Clock | No data | |
| Boost Clock | No data | |
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 24★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 30★ | — |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR5★ | — |
| Max Speed | No data | |
| Channels | 2★ | — |
| Max Memory | No data | |
| ECC | ✓★ | — |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA1700 | — |
| PCIe | 5.0 | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 20★ | — |
| TDP | 125★ | — |
| Max Turbo Power | 253★ | — |
| Unlocked | ✓★ | — |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | — |
Pros & Cons
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 (20th percentile)20th %ile
Empowered PC Ryzen 7 5700X
- Strong single thread (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong multi thread (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average platform (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
Pricing
Intel Core i7 13700K 16-core LGA17000.006score per dollar
vs
Empowered PC Ryzen 7 5700X0.011score per dollar
Empowered PC Ryzen 7 5700X offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Intel Core i7 13700K
Scores 89 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 20 of 28 specs.
