Intel Core i7-13700K vs AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i7-13700K or Intel Core i7-13700K – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i7-13700K features 16 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2022 and belongs to the 13 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-13700K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2020 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD Ryzen 7 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-13700K Name AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D
Intel Core i7 Family AMD Ryzen 7
13 Generation 4
Intel Core i 13000 Group AMD Ryzen 5000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-13700K has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 3.4 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D is 3.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.5 GHz.
None None 4.5 GHz
5.4 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
2.5 GHz B-Core Frequency None
3.4 GHz A-Core Frequency None
8x Gracemont Cores B None
8x Raptor Cove Cores A None
Yes Overclocking No
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
None None 3.4 GHz
4.2 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
24 Threads 16
None None 4.2 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
16 CPU Cores 8
None None 8x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-13700K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-13700K uses the Intel UHD Graphics 770, which has 256 texture shaders
and 32 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D does not have integrated graphics.
0.3 GHz GPU frequency --
Q4/2021 Release date --
12 Direct X --
Intel UHD Graphics 770 GPU name
10 nm Technology --
-- Max. displays --
256 Shaders --
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
32 Execution units --
11 Generation --
1.6 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode VC-1 --
Decode / Encode VP9 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode / Encode VP8 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode / Encode JPEG --
Decode AV1 --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
89.6 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
DDR4-3200, DDR5-5600 Memory type DDR4-3200
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 125 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 105 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max 90 °C
253 W TDP (PL2) None
125 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 105 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-13700K is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 30.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 96.0 MB cache.
Q4/2022 Release date Q4/2020
-- Part Number --
24.0 MB L2-Cache 4.0 MB
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
Raptor Lake S Architecture Vermeer (Zen 3)
10 nm Technology 7 nm
LGA 1700 Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
409 $ Release price 449 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
30.0 MB L3-Cache 96.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i7-13700K
16C 24T @ 3.4 GHz
47002
47002
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
28090
28090

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-13700K
16C 24T @ 3.4 GHz
31062
31062
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
15125
15125

V-Ray CPU-Render Benchmark

Intel Core i7-13700K
16C 24T @ 3.4 GHz
20750
20750
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
10915
10915

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-13700K
16C 24T @ 3.4 GHz
18402
18402
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
12024
12024

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-13700K
16C 24T @ 3.4 GHz
17208
17208
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
11646
11646

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-13700K
16C 24T @ 3.4 GHz
11831
11831
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
5799
5799

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-13700K
16C 24T @ 3.4 GHz
4639
4639
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
2477
2477

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-13700K
16C 24T @ 3.4 GHz
2787
2787
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
2104
2104

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-13700K
16C 24T @ 3.4 GHz
2126
2126
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
1475
1475

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-13700K
16C 24T @ 3.4 GHz
2065
2065
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
1642
1642

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-13700K
16C 24T @ 3.4 GHz
815
815
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
585
585

Blender 3.1 Benchmark

Intel Core i7-13700K
16C 24T @ 3.4 GHz
430
430
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
246
246

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-13700K
16C 24T @ 3.4 GHz
310
310
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
249
249