Intel Core i9-13900KF vs Intel Core i7-13700KF

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i9-13900KF or Intel Core i9-13900KF – 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 i9-13900KF features 24 processor cores and has the capability to manage 32 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2022 and belongs to the 13 generation of the Intel Core i9 series.
To use the Intel Core i9-13900KF, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
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.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i9-13900KF Name Intel Core i7-13700KF
Intel Core i9 Family Intel Core i7
13 Generation 13
Intel Core i 13000 Group Intel Core i 13000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i9-13900KF has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 3.0 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 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.
5.8 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo 5.4 GHz
2.2 GHz B-Core Frequency 2.5 GHz
3.0 GHz A-Core Frequency 3.4 GHz
16x Gracemont Cores B 8x Gracemont
8x Raptor Cove Cores A 8x Raptor Cove
Yes Overclocking Yes
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
4.3 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo 4.2 GHz
32 Threads 24
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
24 CPU Cores 16
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i9-13900KF does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-13700KF does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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.
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-- JPEG --
-- 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.
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 89.6 GB/s
DDR4-3200, DDR5-5600 Memory type DDR4-3200, DDR5-5600
 
 

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

Technical details

The Intel Core i9-13900KF 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 36.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-13700KF is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 30.0 MB cache.
Q4/2022 Release date Q4/2022
-- Part Number --
32.0 MB L2-Cache 24.0 MB
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Raptor Lake S Architecture Raptor Lake S
10 nm Technology 10 nm
LGA 1700 Socket LGA 1700
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
564 $ Release price 384 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
36.0 MB L3-Cache 30.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i9-13900KF
24C 32T @ 3.0 GHz
59155
59155
Intel Core i7-13700KF
16C 24T @ 3.4 GHz
47002
47002

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-13900KF
24C 32T @ 3.0 GHz
39652
39652
Intel Core i7-13700KF
16C 24T @ 3.4 GHz
31062
31062

V-Ray CPU-Render Benchmark

Intel Core i9-13900KF
24C 32T @ 3.0 GHz
27312
27312
Intel Core i7-13700KF
16C 24T @ 3.4 GHz
20750
20750

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-13900KF
24C 32T @ 3.0 GHz
23982
23982
Intel Core i7-13700KF
16C 24T @ 3.4 GHz
18402
18402

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-13900KF
24C 32T @ 3.0 GHz
20305
20305
Intel Core i7-13700KF
16C 24T @ 3.4 GHz
17208
17208

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-13900KF
24C 32T @ 3.0 GHz
15350
15350
Intel Core i7-13700KF
16C 24T @ 3.4 GHz
11831
11831

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-13900KF
24C 32T @ 3.0 GHz
6141
6141
Intel Core i7-13700KF
16C 24T @ 3.4 GHz
4639
4639

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-13900KF
24C 32T @ 3.0 GHz
2868
2868
Intel Core i7-13700KF
16C 24T @ 3.4 GHz
2787
2787

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-13900KF
24C 32T @ 3.0 GHz
2241
2241
Intel Core i7-13700KF
16C 24T @ 3.4 GHz
2126
2126

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-13900KF
24C 32T @ 3.0 GHz
2147
2147
Intel Core i7-13700KF
16C 24T @ 3.4 GHz
2065
2065

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-13900KF
24C 32T @ 3.0 GHz
877
877
Intel Core i7-13700KF
16C 24T @ 3.4 GHz
815
815

Blender 3.1 Benchmark

Intel Core i9-13900KF
24C 32T @ 3.0 GHz
557
557
Intel Core i7-13700KF
16C 24T @ 3.4 GHz
430
430

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-13900KF
24C 32T @ 3.0 GHz
330
330
Intel Core i7-13700KF
16C 24T @ 3.4 GHz
310
310