i7-13700 vs i7-12700KF

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-12700KF
2021
12 cores / 20 threads, 125 Watt
21.59
Core i7-13700
2023
16 cores / 24 threads, 65 Watt
23.19
+7.4%

Core i7-13700 outperforms Core i7-12700KF by a small 7% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-12700KF and Core i7-13700 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking247224
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation44.0549.43
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i7no data
Power efficiency16.3533.76
Architecture codenameAlder Lake, Golden Cove, Gracemont (2021)Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)
Release date4 November 2021 (3 years ago)4 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$384$384

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i7-13700 has 12% better value for money than i7-12700KF.

Detailed specifications

Core i7-12700KF and Core i7-13700 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores12 (Dodeca-Core)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads2024
Base clock speed3.6 GHz2.1 GHz
Boost clock speed5 GHz5.2 GHz
Bus typeDMI 4.0no data
Bus rate8 × 16 GT/sno data
Multiplier36no data
L1 cache80K (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache25 MB (shared)30 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size215.25 mm2257 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-12700KF and Core i7-13700 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCLGA1700FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-12700KF and Core i7-13700. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
SIPP-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0++
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Core i7-12700KF and Core i7-13700 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDB++
Secure Key++
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-12700KF and Core i7-13700 are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-12700KF and Core i7-13700. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-4800, DDR4-3200DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size128 GB192 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth76.805 GB/s89.6 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel UHD Graphics 770
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.6 GHz
Execution Unitsno data32

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-12700KF and Core i7-13700 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-12700KF and Core i7-13700 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-12700KF and Core i7-13700 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12
OpenGLno data4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-12700KF and Core i7-13700.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes2016

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i7-12700KF 21.59
i7-13700 23.19
+7.4%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i7-12700KF 34293
i7-13700 36842
+7.4%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i7-12700KF 2542
i7-13700 2654
+4.4%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i7-12700KF 13726
i7-13700 14744
+7.4%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 21.59 23.19
Recency 4 November 2021 4 January 2023
Physical cores 12 16
Threads 20 24
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 65 Watt

i7-13700 has a 7.4% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, 33.3% more physical cores and 20% more threads, and 92.3% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i7-12700KF and Core i7-13700.


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