Ryzen Threadripper 7960X vs i7-13700KF

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-13700KF
2022
16 cores / 24 threads, 125 Watt
29.28
Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
2023
24 cores / 48 threads, 350 Watt
52.66
+79.8%

Ryzen Threadripper 7960X outperforms Core i7-13700KF by an impressive 80% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-13700KF and Ryzen Threadripper 7960X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking14928
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation68.4633.41
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i7no data
Power efficiency10.9514.24
Architecture codenameRaptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022)Storm Peak (2023)
Release date27 September 2022 (2 years ago)19 October 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$384$1,499

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i7-13700KF has 105% better value for money than Ryzen Threadripper 7960X.

Detailed specifications

Core i7-13700KF and Ryzen Threadripper 7960X 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)
Threads2448
Base clock speed3.4 GHz4.2 GHz
Boost clock speed5.4 GHz5.3 GHz
Bus rate4 × 16 GT/sno data
Multiplier34no data
L1 cache80K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache30 MB (shared)128 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nm5 nm
Die size257 mm24x 71 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data26,280 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-13700KF and Ryzen Threadripper 7960X 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
SocketFCLGA1700sTR5
Power consumption (TDP)125 W, 253 Watt350 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-13700KF and Ryzen Threadripper 7960X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Speed Shift+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Precision Boost 2no data+
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i7-13700KF and Ryzen Threadripper 7960X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-13700KF and Ryzen Threadripper 7960X are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-13700KF and Ryzen Threadripper 7960X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-5600, DDR4-3200DDR5
Maximum memory size192 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth89.604 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-13700KF and Ryzen Threadripper 7960X.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.05.0
PCI Express lanes2048

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 29.28
Ryzen Threadripper 7960X 52.66
+79.8%

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.

i7-13700KF 46510
Ryzen Threadripper 7960X 83655
+79.9%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 29.28 52.66
Recency 27 September 2022 19 October 2023
Physical cores 16 24
Threads 24 48
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 350 Watt

i7-13700KF has 180% lower power consumption.

Ryzen Threadripper 7960X, on the other hand, has a 79.8% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, and 50% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

The Ryzen Threadripper 7960X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-13700KF in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-13700KF and Ryzen Threadripper 7960X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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Intel Core i7-13700KF
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