i9-13900F vs i7-13700K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-13700K
2022
16 cores / 24 threads, 125 Watt
29.19
Core i9-13900F
2023
24 cores / 32 threads, 65 Watt
32.05
+9.8%

Core i9-13900F outperforms Core i7-13700K by a moderate 10% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-13700K and Core i9-13900F processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking150128
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation63.9957.11
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i7no data
Power efficiency22.1046.66
Architecture codenameRaptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022)Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)
Release date27 September 2022 (2 years ago)4 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$409$524

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i7-13700K has 12% better value for money than i9-13900F.

Detailed specifications

Core i7-13700K and Core i9-13900F 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 cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)24 (Tetracosa-Core)
Threads2432
Base clock speed3.4 GHz2 GHz
Boost clock speed5.4 GHz5.5 GHz
Bus rate4 × 16 GT/sno data
Multiplier34no data
L1 cache768 KB80K (per core)
L2 cache8 MB2 MB (per core)
L3 cache6 MB36 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size257 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 i7-13700K and Core i9-13900F 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 W, 253 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-13700K and Core i9-13900F. 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 i7-13700K and Core i9-13900F technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-13700K and Core i9-13900F are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-13700K and Core i9-13900F. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size192 GB192 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth89.604 GB/s89.6 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 770no data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.6 GHzno data
Execution Units32no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-13700K and Core i9-13900F integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-13700K and Core i9-13900F integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2160 @ 60Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200 @ 120Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-13700K and Core i9-13900F integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-13700K and Core i9-13900F.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes2020

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.

i7-13700K 29.19
i9-13900F 32.05
+9.8%

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.

i7-13700K 46366
i9-13900F 50908
+9.8%

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.

i7-13700K 2862
+2.6%
i9-13900F 2790

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.

i7-13700K 17820
+2.5%
i9-13900F 17388

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 29.19 32.05
Recency 27 September 2022 4 January 2023
Physical cores 16 24
Threads 24 32
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 65 Watt

i9-13900F has a 9.8% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 months, 50% more physical cores and 33.3% more threads, and 92.3% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i7-13700K and Core i9-13900F.


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