Ryzen 9 7900X against Core i7-13700K
Core i7-13700K leads on the overall index. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- The Core i7-13700K leads in games by 10%.
- The Core i7-13700K has 6% more all-core throughput for renders, compiles and exports.
- Ryzen 9 7900X and Core i7-13700K are level on single-core.
- The Ryzen 9 7900X typically costs $16 less.
Head to head
| Measure | Ryzen 9 7900X | Core i7-13700K | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 75 | 79 | 4 ptsright |
| Gaming | 69 | 76 | 7 ptsright |
| Multi-core | 72 | 76 | 4 ptsright |
| Single-core | 86 | 87 | 1 ptsright |
| Value, points per $100 | 24 | 24 | level |
| Typical price | $313 | $329 | $16left |
| Cores | 12 | 16 | 33%right |
| Threads | 24 | 24 | level |
| Boost clock | 5.6 GHz | 5.4 GHz | 4%left |
| Turbo power | 230 W | 253 W | 10%left |
Which one for what
| Use | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Office & everyday | Core i7-13700K | 80 vs 83 on the office & everyday blend. |
| Coding & development | Core i7-13700K | 78 vs 81 on the coding & development blend. |
| Light gaming | Core i7-13700K | 74 vs 79 on the light gaming blend. |
| Gaming | Core i7-13700K | 73 vs 78 on the gaming blend. |
| Heavy gaming | Core i7-13700K | 72 vs 78 on the heavy gaming blend. |
| Content creation | Core i7-13700K | 75 vs 79 on the content creation blend. |
| 3D & rendering | Core i7-13700K | 75 vs 78 on the 3d & rendering blend. |
| Gaming & streaming | Core i7-13700K | 73 vs 78 on the gaming & streaming blend. |
| AI & local models | Core i7-13700K | 76 vs 79 on the ai & local models blend. |
Specifications
| Spec | Ryzen 9 7900X | Core i7-13700K |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Zen 4 | Raptor Lake |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Cores / threads | 12 / 24 | 16 / 24 |
| Base clock | 4.7 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.6 GHz | 5.4 GHz |
| TDP / turbo power | 170 / 230 W | 125 / 253 W |
| Memory | DDR5 | DDR4 or DDR5 |
| Built-in graphics | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler in the box | No | No |
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Released | 2022 | 2022 |
| Typical price | $313 | $329 |