Intel Core i7 13700K 16-core LGA1700
Intel
92 Overall Score
vs
SMC EPYC 9555P 64-core AMD Socket SP5
SMC
76 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
SMC EPYC 9555P 64-core AMD Socket SP5
No customer feedback yet
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Budget
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Specifications
| Intel Core i7 13700K | SMC EPYC 9555P | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | AMD |
| Series | Core i7 | EPYC |
| Model | 13700K | 9555P |
| Codename | Raptor Lake | Turin |
| Class | desktop | server |
| Process | 10 | 4★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 16 | 64★ |
| P-cores | 8 | 64★ |
| E-cores | 8★ | — |
| Threads | ||
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 24 | 64★ |
| L3 Cache | ||
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2★ | — |
| Max Memory | No data | |
| ECC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA 1700 | AMD Socket SP5 |
| PCIe | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | ||
| TDP | 125★ | 360 |
| Max Turbo Power | 253★ | 400 |
| Unlocked | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | — |
Pros & Cons
Intel Core i7 13700K 16-core LGA1700
- Strong single thread (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong platform (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong multi thread (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong ai (91st percentile)91st %ile
SMC EPYC 9555P 64-core AMD Socket SP5
- Strong multi thread (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong ai (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong platform (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong efficiency (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average social proof (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Intel Core i7 13700K
Scores 92 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 28 specs.
