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Intel Core i7-13700K review: 74 specs compared

Avg. price:~£310PassMark multi-core score:45719N. of physical cores:16CPU boost clock speed:5.4 GHzCPU socket:LGA1700TDP (Thermal design power):125 W

Intel Core i7-13700K Review: Compare 74 technical specifications, 31 expert and video reviews and 1 best-of list to see how this product ranks in the Processors category and whether it is worth buying.

Intel Core i7-13700K
8.3/10

Overall score

Score
8.3/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews, best-of lists and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 40%, Reviews score 25%, List score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 98% of models
Score components

40%

8.5

Technical score

25%

8.4

Reviews score

25%

8.0

List score

10%

7.9

Sentiment score

★Better than 98% of processors
8.5

Value for money

Value for money
8.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 97% of models
Score components

70%

8.3

Overall score

30%

8.9

Price

★Better than 97%
8.5

Technical score

Technical score
8.5/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 94% of models
Score components

60%

9.4

Performance

18%

7.6

Architecture

10%

8.9

Memory & PCIe

7%

3.3

Power & Thermal

4%

8.5

Platform

1%

8.1

Integrated graphics

★Better than 94%
8.4

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.4/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.2 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 89% of models

80%

8.1

Average grade

20%

9.5

Popularity

Grades by review (31)
18 reviews: 12 with a printed score, 6 estimated from the review. 13 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
▲Better than 89%
8.0

List score

List score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 25% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (1)
List score: in 1 of 87 lists (1%)
▲Better than 89%
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Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What reviewers say about the Intel Core i7-13700K

Based on 10 · 11

Strong multi-core and gaming performance win broad praise, but heat and power consumption are the clear complaints.
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Criticised
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What owners say about the Intel Core i7-13700K

Based on 193 owners sharing their experience in online comments

55%positive14%mixed31%negative

Owners praise its fast, capable performance and value, while high temperatures and tuning stability problems temper the enthusiasm.

What owners dislike

  • Owners report 100°C within seconds in Cinebench, even with 240mm to 360mm liquid coolers, and sudden temperature jumps when starting apps.45
  • Owners report crashes, blue screens and failed boots, mostly after overclocking, with some still crashing at default settings.29
  • Under all-core loads like Cinebench, owners say it throttles within minutes on weaker coolers, so many lower power limits to around 125 to 205W.8
  • Owners say moving to a 14700K gains only about 4 frames per second in games, so it is not worth the cost.6
  • Under heavy workloads it can draw around 250 to 280 watts, and some motherboards' automatic overclocking pushes power even higher.6
  • Owners say RAM above about 6200 MT/s may be unstable, and some boards struggle with overclock settings or have buggy BIOS.6

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Technical Specifications of processor Intel Core i7-13700K

Technical score
Technical score
8.5/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 94% of models
Score components:

60%

9.4

Performance

18%

7.6

Architecture

10%

8.9

Memory & PCIe

7%

3.3

Power & Thermal

4%

8.5

Platform

1%

8.1

Integrated graphics

8.5
Reviews score
8.4
List score
8.0
Value for money
Value for money
8.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 97% of models
Score components:

70%

8.3

Overall score

30%

8.9

Price

8.5
Processor type
desktop
This processor belongs to the desktop processor class, which is more advanced than that of 54.7% of processors and equal to that of 39.5% of processors.
CPU socket
LGA1700
This processor uses the LGA1700 CPU socket, which is newer than that of 84.5% of processors and equal to that of 8.4% of processors.
Chipset
Z790, H770, B760, Z690, H670, B660, H610, Q670, W680
This processor supports Z790, H770, B760, Z690, H670, B660, H610, Q670, W680 chipsets, which is broader compatibility than 86.4% of processors and equal to that of 2.3% of processors.
CPU architecture
x86-64
This processor uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.8% of processors and equal to that of 98.2% of processors.
Instruction sets
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3, AES
This processor supports SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3, AES instruction sets, which is narrower support than 85.8% of processors and equal to that of 0.3% of processors.
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N. of physical cores
16
Market range: <2 – >12
This processor has 16 CPU cores, which is more than 90% of processors and equal to 4.6% of processors.
CPU threads
24
Market range: <4 – >24
This processor offers 24 CPU threads, which is more than 89.7% of processors and equal to 4.4% of processors.
CPU boost clock speed
5.4 GHz
Market range: <3 GHz – >5.5 GHz
This processor reaches a boost clock of 5.4 GHz which is higher than that of 94.3% of processors and equal to that of 2.6% of processors.
CPU base clock speed
8x 3.4 GHz & 8x 2.5 GHz
This processor has a base clock of 8x3.4 GHz & 8x2.5 GHz which is higher than that of 94.2% of processors and equal to that of 0.1% of processors.
PassMark multi-core score
45,719
Market range: <2.5k – >32.5k
This processor scores 45,719 in PassMark, which is higher than 94.4% of processors.
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What reviewers say
Semiconductor size
10 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >24 nm
This processor uses a 10 nm process node, which is more advanced than that of 50.8% of processors and equal to that of 19.5% of processors.
Foundry
Intel 7
This processor is built on the Intel 7 foundry process, which is more advanced than that of 64.8% of processors and equal to that of 15.7% of processors.
L3 cache
30 MB
Market range: <2 MB – >32 MB
This processor has an L3 cache of 30 MB which is larger than that of 86.9% of processors and equal to that of 2% of processors.
L2 cache
24 MB
Market range: <1 MB – >16 MB
This processor has an L2 cache of 24 MB which is larger than that of 93.5% of processors and equal to that of 0.9% of processors.
L1 cache
896 KB
Market range: <128 KB – >1.2k KB
This processor has an L1 cache of 896 KB which is larger than that of 82.1% of processors and equal to that of 0.7% of processors.
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DDR memory version
DDR4/DDR5
This processor supports DDR DDR4/DDR5, which is newer than that of 77.1% of processors and equal to that of 10.7% of processors.
Maximum memory speed
5,600 MHz
Market range: <1.5k MHz – >6.5k MHz
This processor supports memory speeds up to 5,600 MHz, which is higher than that of 77.9% of processors and equal to 4.6% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
DDR5-5600 MHz
This processor supports JEDEC memory speeds up to DDR5-5600 MHz, which is higher than that of 77.4% of processors and equal to 6.2% of processors.
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
?
Maximum memory capacity
192 GB
Market range: <32 GB – >256 GB
This processor supports up to 192 GB of memory, which is more than 82.2% of processors and equal to 6.8% of processors.
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What reviewers say
Integrated graphics
yes
This processor includes integrated graphics. 14.7% of processors offer this.
Integrated GPU model
Intel UHD Graphics 770
This processor uses the Intel UHD Graphics 770 integrated GPU, which is more advanced than that in 57.8% of processors and equal to that in 4.7% of processors.
Integrated GPU execution units
32
Market range: <6 – >64
This processor has 32 GPU execution units, which is more than 70.1% of processors and equal to 10.1% of processors.
Integrated GPU base frequency
300 MHz
Market range: <300 MHz – >800 MHz
This processor has an integrated GPU clock of 300 MHz which is lower than that of 57.8% of processors and equal to that of 38.4% of processors.
Integrated media encoders/decoders
H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode), JPEG (HW decode)
This processor supports H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode), JPEG (HW decode) media codecs, which is broader support than 96.9% of processors and equal to 0.2% of processors.
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TDP (Thermal design power)
125 W
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This processor has a TDP of 125 W which is higher than that of 91.7% of processors and equal to that of 2.9% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
125 W
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This processor has a base power of 125 W which is higher than that of 91.7% of processors and equal to that of 2.9% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
253 W
Market range: <25 W – >150 W
This processor has a boost power of 253 W which is higher than that of 98.3% of processors and equal to that of 1.6% of processors.
Tau (power duration limit)
N/A
Configurable TDP
no
This processor does not support configurable TDP. 53.7% of processors offer this.
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What reviewers say

Intel Core i7-13700K vs the average processor

246810TotalPlatformPerformanceArchitectureMemory & PCIeIntegrated graphicsPower & Thermal
  • 3.56x higher multi-core score
    This processor has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (18,535 vs 5,209). The average processor scores 5,209 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    18,535 vs 5,209
  • 3.99x higher PassMark score
    This processor has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (45,719 vs 11,469). The average processor scores 11,469 in PassMark benchmark.
    45,719 vs 11,469
  • 10 more CPU cores
    This processor has more CPU cores than the average processor (16 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    16 vs 6
  • 5.8x better multi-core performance
    This processor has a higher multi-core performance than the average processor (16,274 vs 2,804.5). The average processor scores 2,804.5 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
    16,274 vs 2,804.5
  • 69.2% better single-core performance
    This processor has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (4,328 vs 2,558). The average processor scores 2,558 in PassMark single-core.
    4,328 vs 2,558
  • 85.3% higher single-core score
    This processor has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,845 vs 1,535). The average processor scores 1,535 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    2,845 vs 1,535
  • 16 more CPU threads
    This processor has more CPU threads than the average processor (24 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
    24 vs 8
  • 22.7% higher boost clock
    This processor has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (5.4 GHz vs 4.4 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.4 GHz.
    5.4 GHz vs 4.4 GHz
  • 25.4% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.4/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.2 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▲ Better than 89% of models

    80%

    8.1

    Average grade

    20%

    9.5

    Popularity

    Grades by review (31)
    18 reviews: 12 with a printed score, 6 estimated from the review. 13 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.4 vs 6.7
  • 16.6% better value for money
    Intel Core i7-13700K has better value for money than the average processor (8.49 vs 7.3).
    8.49 vs 7.29
  • Modern CPU socket
    This processor uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (LGA1700 vs FP5).
    LGA1700 vs FP5
  • More extensive crypto acceleration
    This processor offers more extensive crypto acceleration than the average processor (AES, VAES, SHA, PCLMULQDQ vs AES, SHA).
    AES, VAES, SHA, PCLMULQDQ vs AES, SHA
  • Supports heterogeneous scheduling
    This processor uses heterogeneous multi-processing, while the average processor does not. 24.8% of processors use it.
  • 3.99x higher PassMark score
    This processor has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (45,719 vs 11,469). The average processor scores 11,469 in PassMark benchmark.
    45,719 vs 11,469
  • 3.56x higher multi-core score
    This processor has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (18,535 vs 5,209). The average processor scores 5,209 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    18,535 vs 5,209
  • 10 more CPU cores
    This processor has more CPU cores than the average processor (16 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    16 vs 6
  • 5.8x better multi-core performance
    This processor has a higher multi-core performance than the average processor (16,274 vs 2,804.5). The average processor scores 2,804.5 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
    16,274 vs 2,804.5
  • 69.2% better single-core performance
    This processor has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (4,328 vs 2,558). The average processor scores 2,558 in PassMark single-core.
    4,328 vs 2,558
  • 85.3% higher single-core score
    This processor has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,845 vs 1,535). The average processor scores 1,535 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    2,845 vs 1,535
  • 16 more CPU threads
    This processor has more CPU threads than the average processor (24 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
    24 vs 8
  • 22.7% higher boost clock
    This processor has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (5.4 GHz vs 4.4 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.4 GHz.
    5.4 GHz vs 4.4 GHz
  • 65.7% higher Cinebench R20 single-core score
    This processor has a higher Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (812 vs 490). The average processor scores 490 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
    812 vs 490
  • Higher base clock
    This processor has a higher base clock than the average processor (8x3.4 GHz & 8x2.5 GHz vs 4x3.4 GHz).
    8x3.4 GHz & 8x2.5 GHz vs 4x3.4 GHz
  • Unlocked for overclocking
    This processor has an unlocked multiplier, while the average processor does not. 22.6% of processors offer this.
  • 2 wider front-end design
    This processor has a higher front-end width than the average processor (6 vs 4). The average processor uses front-end width of 4.
    6 vs 4
  • More advanced Turbo Core
    This processor has a more advanced Turbo Core version than the average processor (3 vs 2).
    Intel Turbo Boost
    3.0 vs 2.0
  • 8x larger L2 cache
    This processor has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (24 MB vs 3 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 3 MB.
    24 MB vs 3 MB
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    This processor uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Raptor Lake vs Kaby Lake).
    Raptor Lake vs Kaby Lake
  • 4x more L2 per core
    This processor has more L2 cache per core than the average processor (2 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
    E-core module: 4 MB shared
    2 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core
  • Mixed big and small cores
    This processor uses a big.LITTLE design, while the average processor does not. 22.6% of processors use one.
    P-cores + E-cores
  • 3.33x larger L3 cache
    This processor has a higher L3 cache than the average processor (30 MB vs 9 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 9 MB.
    30 MB vs 9 MB
  • 2.33x larger L1 cache
    This processor has a higher L1 cache than the average processor (896 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
    896 KB vs 384 KB
  • More advanced foundry
    This processor uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (Intel 7 vs Intel 14 nm).
    Intel 7 vs Intel 14 nm
  • Newer PCIe version
    This processor supports a newer PCIe version than the average processor (5 vs 3).
    5.0 vs 3.0
  • 3x more memory capacity
    This processor has more maximum memory capacity than the average processor (192 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
    192 GB vs 64 GB
  • 91% higher memory bandwidth
    This processor has a higher memory bandwidth than the average processor (89.6 GB/s vs 46.9 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s.
    89.6 GB/s vs 46.9 GB/s
  • Newer DDR support
    This processor supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR4/DDR5 vs DDR4).
    DDR4/DDR5 vs DDR4
  • Supports memory overclocking
    This processor supports memory overclocking, while the average processor does not. 43.9% of processors support memory overclocking.
  • 75% higher memory speed
    This processor has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (5,600 MHz vs 3,200 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 3,200 MHz.
    5,600 MHz vs 3,200 MHz
  • 4 more PCIe lanes
    This processor has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (20 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
    20 vs 16
  • Supports ECC memory
    This processor supports ECC memory, while the average processor does not. 32% of processors support it.
  • Higher JEDEC memory speed
    This processor has a higher JEDEC memory speed than the average processor (DDR5-5600 MHz vs DDR4-3200 MHz). The average processor supports JEDEC memory speed of DDR4-3200 MHz.
    DDR5-5,600 MHz vs DDR4-3,200 MHz
  • 1 more supported displays
    This processor has more supported displays than the average processor (4 vs 3). The average processor supports 3 displays.
    4 vs 3
  • 3.95x higher boost power
    This processor has a higher boost power draw than the average processor (253 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.
    253 W vs 64 W
  • No configurable TDP
    This processor does not support configurable TDP, while the average processor does. 53.7% of processors support configurable TDP.
  • Narrower instruction support
    This processor supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, AMD-V).
    SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, AMD-V
  • 2.78x higher base power
    This processor has a higher base power draw than the average processor (125 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
    125 W vs 45 W
  • 45.2% larger die size
    This processor has a higher die size than the average processor (257 mm² vs 177 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 177 mm².
    257 mm² vs 177 mm²
  • 2.78x higher TDP
    This processor has a higher TDP than the average processor (125 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
    125 W vs 45 W
  • Limited PCIe bifurcation
    This processor supports less flexible PCIe bifurcation than the average processor (x16, x8/x8, x8/x4/x4 vs x16, x8/x8, x4/x4/x4/x4).
    x16, x8/x8, x8/x4/x4 vs x16, x8/x8, x4/x4/x4/x4
  • Narrower instruction support
    This processor supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, AMD-V).
    SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, AMD-V
  • 45.2% larger die size
    This processor has a higher die size than the average processor (257 mm² vs 177 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 177 mm².
    257 mm² vs 177 mm²
  • Limited PCIe bifurcation
    This processor supports less flexible PCIe bifurcation than the average processor (x16, x8/x8, x8/x4/x4 vs x16, x8/x8, x4/x4/x4/x4).
    x16, x8/x8, x8/x4/x4 vs x16, x8/x8, x4/x4/x4/x4
  • 3.95x higher boost power
    This processor has a higher boost power draw than the average processor (253 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.
    253 W vs 64 W
  • No configurable TDP
    This processor does not support configurable TDP, while the average processor does. 53.7% of processors support configurable TDP.
  • 2.78x higher base power
    This processor has a higher base power draw than the average processor (125 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
    125 W vs 45 W
  • 2.78x higher TDP
    This processor has a higher TDP than the average processor (125 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
    125 W vs 45 W

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
DalraeMyo
≈ estimated
01/09/2023
Power limit test · R23 loads at four wattage settings
Verdict
Intel Core i7-13700K draws far less power with lower limits, at an acceptable multi-core cost.
8.5
KitGuruTech
✓ explicit
23/11/2022
Hands-on review · benchmarks, power and temperature tests
Verdict
Intel Core i7-13700K is a well-rounded chip worth buying, though it runs hot and needs its power limits tuned by hand.
9.0
OC3D TV
≈ estimated
06/11/2022
Hands-on review · benchmarks, gaming and undervolt tests
Verdict
Intel Core i7-13700K is a good middle ground for content creation and gaming, but it needs decent cooling.
9.0
eTeknix
≈ estimated
20/10/2022
Hands-on review · gaming, productivity and power tests
Verdict
Intel Core i7-13700K offers good value and performance for Intel fans, but it runs warm and draws a lot of power.
9.0
A2K
≈ estimated
20/10/2022
Benchmark review · gaming, productivity and thermal tests
Verdict
Intel Core i7-13700K performs well in gaming and productivity, but it needs a strong cooler.
5.0
Rocket Jump Ninja
≈ estimated
30/10/2024
Personal experience · input lag in daily editing
Verdict
Intel Core i7-13700K is not recommended until Intel fixes its input lag; AMD Ryzen is the better choice for now.
8.0
Tech Notice
≈ estimated
28/02/2023
Comparison review · 13700K vs 13700 performance tests
Verdict
Intel Core i7-13700K is nearly identical to the 13700, but it is still the better buy for creators.
Overview video
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.5
techspot.com
✓ explicit
23/10/2022
Lab review · Ryzen 7 7700X comparison
Verdict
The Intel Core i7-13700K is a capable gaming and all-round chip that draws far less power than the 13900K but still runs hot.
9.0
tomshardware.com
✓ explicit
06/11/2022
Lab test · Gaming and productivity
Verdict
The Intel Core i7-13700K is a strong gaming chip that delivers about 95% of the Core i9-13900K's gaming speed but needs a big cooler.
9.0
pcmag.com
✓ explicit
24/04/2023
Lab test · Desktop CPU
Verdict
The Intel Core i7-13700K is one of the best gaming chips tested, but a 2024 voltage issue and heavy cooling needs make it a cautious pick.
8.0
pcguide.com
✓ explicit
03/02/2025
Lab test · Gaming and multi-core
Verdict
The Intel Core i7-13700K is a strong gaming and multi-core chip that uses power efficiently under light loads, though it sits awkwardly between the i5 and i9.
8.0
computerbase.de
≈ estimated
20/10/2022
Lab test · Multi-core benchmarks
Verdict
The Intel Core i7-13700K is a step below the Core i9-13900K in multi-core work, reaching about 80% of its POV-Ray score at 253 W.
6.0
gamestar.de
≈ estimated
04/08/2023
Gaming benchmarks · Gaming CPU
Verdict
The Intel Core i7-13700K is a strong all-round chip for gaming and heavy apps that trades some efficiency for speed and runs warm in games.
8.0
clubic.com
✓ explicit
14/11/2022
Lab test · High-end desktop CPU
Verdict
The Intel Core i7-13700K nearly matches the Core i9-13900K in everyday PC work and is strong in games, but it draws heavy power and runs very hot at full load.
9.3
charlestech.fr
✓ explicit
23/05/2023
Hands-on test · Power and heat
Verdict
The Intel Core i7-13700K is a powerful chip with reasonable temperatures, but for gaming the i5-13600KF is almost as fast and is enough.
6.0
serial-gamers.fr
≈ estimated
21/09/2023
Hands-on test · Everyday work
Verdict
The Intel Core i7-13700K is a strong gaming chip, but for everyday work the i5-13600K feels just as fast, so the extra cores bring little gain.
9.0
hardzone.es
✓ explicit
09/11/2022
Benchmark analysis · Desktop CPU
Verdict
The Intel Core i7-13700K is a 13th-gen chip that beats the older Core i9-12900K in single-core work, but it runs hotter and needs its own cooler.
9.4
profesionalreview.com
✓ explicit
26/10/2022
Lab review · Overclocking and power tests
Verdict
The Intel Core i7-13700K is a strong gaming and all-round chip that edges out the Ryzen 9 7900X but runs very hot under sustained load.
8.0
bloghtpc.com
≈ estimated
01/03/2023
Hands-on test · Small case build
Verdict
The Intel Core i7-13700K is a 16-core chip that can be tuned to run cooler, making it a strong pick for compact gaming or content creation PCs.
8.0
tech.everyeye.it
≈ estimated
01/08/2023
Hands-on test · Creative and gaming
Verdict
The Intel Core i7-13700K is a good chip for creators and gamers, but it runs hot and draws more power than the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X.
9.0
global.techradar.com
✓ explicit
02/05/2023
Full review · Multi-core and gaming
Verdict
The Intel Core i7-13700K performs well across the board, but it draws a lot of power and needs strong cooling.
7.0
tweakers.net
≈ estimated
20/10/2022
Benchmark test · Raptor Lake
Verdict
The Intel Core i7 13700K is strong for 1080p gaming, reaching 393fps in F1 22 on medium, though its built-in graphics are too weak for real games.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Intel Core i7-13700K

  • Excellent value for money, often matching i9-level performance at a lower price point
  • Superb single-threaded and multi-threaded performance for gaming and content creation
  • Versatile platform support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory
  • Significant performance leap over previous generations (e.g., i7-12700K)
  • Includes integrated graphics (UHD 770) suitable for basic office tasks and troubleshooting
  • Unlocked multiplier allows for easy overclocking for enthusiasts

What customers don't like about Intel Core i7-13700K

  • Extremely high power consumption, especially under heavy multi-core workloads
  • Runs very hot, frequently reaching thermal limits (100°C) without premium cooling
  • Requires a high-end cooling solution (preferably a 360mm AIO) as no stock cooler is included
  • Potential for thermal throttling if used with inadequate cases or coolers
  • May require manual undervolting or power limiting to manage temperatures effectively

Verdict

The Intel Core i7-13700K is a high-performance 13th Gen Raptor Lake processor featuring a hybrid architecture with 16 cores (8 Performance-cores and 8 Efficient-cores) and 24 threads. It operates at a base clock of 3.4 GHz with a maximum turbo frequency of up to 5.4 GHz, supported by 30 MB of Intel Smart Cache and 24 MB of L2 cache. Key pros include exceptional single-core and multi-threaded performance that rivals previous-generation flagships, support for both DDR4 (up to 3200 MT/s) and DDR5 (up to 5600 MT/s) memory, and compatibility with LGA 1700 motherboards on 600 and 700-series chipsets. However, the processor is notably power-hungry, reaching a maximum turbo power of 253W, and tends to run very hot under heavy loads, necessitating a high-end cooling solution as it does not include a stock cooler.

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