Ryzen 7 7800X3D against Core i7-13700K
Core i7-13700K leads on the overall index. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- The Ryzen 7 7800X3D leads in games by 13%.
- The Core i7-13700K has 81% more all-core throughput for renders, compiles and exports.
- The Core i7-13700K is 13% quicker in single-threaded work, which is most of what a desktop does.
- Per dollar, the Core i7-13700K is the better buy: 24 points per $100 against 21.2.
Head to head
| Measure | Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Core i7-13700K | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 70 | 79 | 9 ptsright |
| Gaming | 86 | 76 | 10 ptsleft |
| Multi-core | 42 | 76 | 34 ptsright |
| Single-core | 77 | 87 | 10 ptsright |
| Value, points per $100 | 21.2 | 24 | 13%right |
| Typical price | $330 | $329 | $1right |
| Cores | 8 | 16 | 100%right |
| Threads | 16 | 24 | 50%right |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz | 5.4 GHz | 8%right |
| Turbo power | 162 W | 253 W | 56%left |
Which one for what
| Use | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Office & everyday | Core i7-13700K | 67 vs 83 on the office & everyday blend. |
| Coding & development | Core i7-13700K | 62 vs 81 on the coding & development blend. |
| Light gaming | Either | Within 0 points; buy on price. |
| Gaming | Ryzen 7 7800X3D | 80 vs 78 on the gaming blend. |
| Heavy gaming | Ryzen 7 7800X3D | 80 vs 78 on the heavy gaming blend. |
| Content creation | Core i7-13700K | 60 vs 79 on the content creation blend. |
| 3D & rendering | Core i7-13700K | 53 vs 78 on the 3d & rendering blend. |
| Gaming & streaming | Core i7-13700K | 69 vs 78 on the gaming & streaming blend. |
| AI & local models | Core i7-13700K | 57 vs 79 on the ai & local models blend. |
Specifications
| Spec | Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Core i7-13700K |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Zen 4 X3D | Raptor Lake |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Cores / threads | 8 / 16 | 16 / 24 |
| Base clock | 4.2 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz | 5.4 GHz |
| TDP / turbo power | 120 / 162 W | 125 / 253 W |
| Memory | DDR5 | DDR4 or DDR5 |
| Built-in graphics | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler in the box | No | No |
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Released | 2023 | 2022 |
| Typical price | $330 | $329 |