Intel Core i7-13700KF vs AMD Ryzen 9 7900X

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i7-13700KF or Intel Core i7-13700KF – 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 i7-13700KF 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 i7-13700KF, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2022 and belongs to the 6 generation of the AMD Ryzen 9 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM5 (LGA 1718) socket.
Intel Core i 13000 Group AMD Ryzen 7000
13 Generation 6
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-13700KF Name AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
Intel Core i7 Family AMD Ryzen 9
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-13700KF 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 9 7900X has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X is 4.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 5.6 GHz.
24 Threads 24
2.5 GHz B-Core Frequency None
None None 12x
16 CPU Cores 12
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
8x Raptor Cove Cores A None
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
3.4 GHz A-Core Frequency None
5.4 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
Yes Overclocking Yes
8x Gracemont Cores B None
4.2 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
None None 5.6 GHz
None None 4.7 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-13700KF does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X uses the AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael), which has 128 texture shaders
and 2 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Shaders 128
-- Release date Q3/2022
-- Technology 5 nm
-- Direct X 12
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 8.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
-- Execution units 2
-- GPU frequency 0.4 GHz
-- Generation 9
-- GPU (Turbo) 2.2 GHz
GPU name AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael)
 
 

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.
-- VP8 Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- JPEG Decode / Encode
-- AV1 No
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- VP9 Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
 
 

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 83.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-3200, DDR5-5600 Memory type DDR5-5200
Yes ECC Yes
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
89.6 GB/s Bandwidth 83.2 GB/s
 
 

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 170 W watts.
253 W TDP (PL2) 230 W
125 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 170 W
100 °C Tjunction max 95 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-13700KF 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 9 7900X is manufactured using a 5 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 64.0 MB cache.
Q4/2022 Release date Q4/2022
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, AVX512
10 nm Technology 5 nm
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
384 $ Release price 549 $
Raptor Lake S Architecture Raphael (Zen 4)
30.0 MB L3-Cache 64.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number 100-100000589WOF
LGA 1700 Socket AM5 (LGA 1718)
24.0 MB L2-Cache 12.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
12C 24T @ 4.7 GHz
52422
52422
Intel Core i7-13700KF
16C 24T @ 3.4 GHz
47002
47002

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-13700KF
16C 24T @ 3.4 GHz
31062
31062
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
12C 24T @ 4.7 GHz
29306
29306

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
12C 24T @ 4.7 GHz
21765
21765
Intel Core i7-13700KF
16C 24T @ 3.4 GHz
18402
18402

V-Ray CPU-Render Benchmark

Intel Core i7-13700KF
16C 24T @ 3.4 GHz
20750
20750
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
12C 24T @ 4.7 GHz
12520
12520

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
12C 24T @ 4.7 GHz
18875
18875
Intel Core i7-13700KF
16C 24T @ 3.4 GHz
17208
17208

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-13700KF
16C 24T @ 3.4 GHz
11831
11831
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
12C 24T @ 4.7 GHz
11572
11572

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
12C 24T @ 4.7 GHz
4848
4848
Intel Core i7-13700KF
16C 24T @ 3.4 GHz
4639
4639

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
12C 24T @ 4.7 GHz
2920
2920
Intel Core i7-13700KF
16C 24T @ 3.4 GHz
2787
2787

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
12C 24T @ 4.7 GHz
2226
2226
Intel Core i7-13700KF
16C 24T @ 3.4 GHz
2065
2065

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-13700KF
16C 24T @ 3.4 GHz
2126
2126
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
12C 24T @ 4.7 GHz
2034
2034

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-13700KF
16C 24T @ 3.4 GHz
815
815
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
12C 24T @ 4.7 GHz
781
781

Blender 3.1 Benchmark

AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
12C 24T @ 4.7 GHz
462
462
Intel Core i7-13700KF
16C 24T @ 3.4 GHz
430
430

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
12C 24T @ 4.7 GHz
325
325
Intel Core i7-13700KF
16C 24T @ 3.4 GHz
310
310