i9-13900KF vs i7-13700KF

Aggregate performance score

Core i7-13700KF
2022
16 cores / 24 threads, 125 Watt
29.31
Core i9-13900KF
2022
24 cores / 32 threads, 125 Watt
36.71
+25.2%

Core i9-13900KF outperforms Core i7-13700KF by a significant 25% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

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

Place in the ranking14893
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation65.0261.39
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i7Intel Core i9
Power efficiency10.9613.73
Architecture codenameRaptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022)Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022)
Release date27 September 2022 (2 years ago)27 September 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$384$564

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i7-13700KF has 6% better value for money than i9-13900KF.

Detailed specifications

Core i7-13700KF and Core i9-13900KF 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 GHz3 GHz
Boost clock speed5.4 GHz5.7 GHz
Bus rate4 × 16 GT/s4 × 16 GT/s
Multiplier3430
L1 cache80K (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache30 MB (shared)36 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 i7-13700KF and Core i9-13900KF 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 Watt125 W, 253 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-13700KF and Core i9-13900KF. 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++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Turbo Boost Max 3.0++
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Core i7-13700KF and Core i9-13900KF technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

EDB++
Secure Key++
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

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

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

Memory specs

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

Supported memory typesDDR5-5600, DDR4-3200DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size192 GB192 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth89.604 GB/s89.604 GB/s

Peripherals

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

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.

i7-13700KF 29.31
i9-13900KF 36.71
+25.2%

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.

i7-13700KF 46559
i9-13900KF 58305
+25.2%

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.

i7-13700KF 2912
i9-13900KF 2920
+0.3%

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.

i7-13700KF 17648
i9-13900KF 19655
+11.4%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 29.31 36.71
Physical cores 16 24
Threads 24 32

i9-13900KF has a 25.2% higher aggregate performance score, and 50% more physical cores and 33.3% more threads.

The Core i9-13900KF is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-13700KF in performance tests.


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