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Intel Core i7-13700T review: 74 specs compared

Avg. price:~£360PassMark multi-core score:27654N. of physical cores:16CPU boost clock speed:4.9 GHzCPU socket:LGA1700TDP (Thermal design power):106 W

Intel Core i7-13700T Review: Compare 74 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Processors category and whether it is worth buying.

7.8/10

Overall score

Score
7.8/ 10
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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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Score components

40%

8.5

Technical score

25%

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Reviews scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.2, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.0, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–²Better than 88% of processors
8.0

Value for money

Value for money
8.0/ 10
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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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Score components

70%

7.8

Overall score

30%

8.6

Price

â–²Better than 86%
8.5

Technical score

Technical score
8.5/ 10
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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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Score components

60%

8.8

Performance

18%

7.6

Architecture

10%

9.1

Memory & PCIe

7%

7.7

Power & Thermal

4%

8.3

Platform

1%

8.0

Integrated graphics

★Better than 94%
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Reviews score

Reviews score
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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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Grades by review (0)
We have not found an independent test of this model yet. Until we do, its review part counts as 7.2.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
No expert tests yet
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List score

List score
7.5/ 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 (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
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Technical Specifications of processor Intel Core i7-13700T

Technical score
Technical score
8.5/ 10
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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%

8.8

Performance

18%

7.6

Architecture

10%

9.1

Memory & PCIe

7%

7.7

Power & Thermal

4%

8.3

Platform

1%

8.0

Integrated graphics

8.5
Reviews score
7.2
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
8.0/ 10
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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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â–² Better than 86% of models
Score components:

70%

7.8

Overall score

30%

8.6

Price

8.0
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
This processor supports Z790, H770, B760, Z690, H670, B660, H610, Q670 chipsets, which is broader compatibility than 85.9% of processors and equal to that of 0.3% 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
This processor supports SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 instruction sets, which is narrower support than 88.2% of processors and equal to that of 9.7% 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
4.9 GHz
Market range: <3 GHz – >5.5 GHz
This processor reaches a boost clock of 4.9 GHz which is higher than that of 73.7% of processors and equal to that of 4.7% of processors.
CPU base clock speed
8x 1.4 GHz & 8x 1.0 GHz
This processor has a base clock of 8x1.4 GHz & 8x1.0 GHz which is higher than that of 61.6% of processors and equal to that of 0.1% of processors.
PassMark multi-core score
27,654
Market range: <2.5k – >32.5k
This processor scores 27,654 in PassMark, which is higher than 83.6% of processors.
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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
1,408 KB
Market range: <128 KB – >1.2k KB
This processor has an L1 cache of 1,408 KB which is larger than that of 92.5% of processors and equal to that of 1.6% 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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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)
This processor supports H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode) media codecs, which is broader support than 85.4% of processors and equal to 5.4% of processors.
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TDP (Thermal design power)
106 W
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This processor has a TDP of 106 W which is higher than that of 90.8% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
35 W
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This processor has a base power of 35 W which is lower than that of 53.3% of processors and equal to that of 14.1% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
106 W
Market range: <25 W – >150 W
This processor has a boost power of 106 W which is higher than that of 65.8% of processors and equal to that of 0.9% of processors.
Tau (power duration limit)
28 seconds
Market range: <8 seconds – >28 seconds
This processor has a turbo duration of 28 seconds which is longer than that of 4.4% of processors and equal to that of 85.3% of processors.
Configurable TDP
yes
This processor supports configurable TDP. 46.4% of processors offer this.
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Intel Core i7-13700T vs the average processor

246810TotalPlatformPerformanceArchitectureMemory & PCIeIntegrated graphicsPower & Thermal
  • 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
  • 2.41x higher PassMark score
    This processor has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (27,654 vs 11,469). The average processor scores 11,469 in PassMark benchmark.
    27,654 vs 11,469
  • 2.22x higher multi-core score
    This processor has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (11,564 vs 5,209). The average processor scores 5,209 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    11,564 vs 5,209
  • 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
  • 49.1% better single-core performance
    This processor has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,814 vs 2,558). The average processor scores 2,558 in PassMark single-core.
    3,814 vs 2,558
  • Newer PCIe version
    This processor supports a newer PCIe version than the average processor (5 + 4 vs 3).
    5.0 + 4.0 vs 3.0
  • 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
  • 61.6% higher single-core score
    This processor has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,480 vs 1,535). The average processor scores 1,535 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    2,480 vs 1,535
  • 10.2% better value for money
    Intel Core i7-13700T has better value for money than the average processor (8.03 vs 7.3).
    8.03 vs 7.29
  • Modern CPU socket
    This processor uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (LGA1700 vs FP5).
    LGA1700 vs FP5
  • Supports heterogeneous scheduling
    This processor uses heterogeneous multi-processing, while the average processor does not. 24.8% of processors use it.
  • 3 years newer release date
    This processor has a newer release date than the average processor (2023 vs 2020).
    January 2023
    2023 vs 2020
  • 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
  • 2.41x higher PassMark score
    This processor has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (27,654 vs 11,469). The average processor scores 11,469 in PassMark benchmark.
    27,654 vs 11,469
  • 2.22x higher multi-core score
    This processor has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (11,564 vs 5,209). The average processor scores 5,209 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    11,564 vs 5,209
  • 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
  • 49.1% better single-core performance
    This processor has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,814 vs 2,558). The average processor scores 2,558 in PassMark single-core.
    3,814 vs 2,558
  • 61.6% higher single-core score
    This processor has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,480 vs 1,535). The average processor scores 1,535 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    2,480 vs 1,535
  • Unlocked for overclocking
    This processor has an unlocked multiplier, while the average processor does not. 22.6% of processors offer this.
  • 11.4% higher boost clock
    This processor has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (4.9 GHz vs 4.4 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.4 GHz.
    4.9 GHz vs 4.4 GHz
  • Higher base clock
    This processor has a higher base clock than the average processor (8x1.4 GHz & 8x1 GHz vs 4x3.4 GHz).
    8x1.4 GHz & 8x1.0 GHz vs 4x3.4 GHz
  • 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.
    P-core 6, E-core 5
    6 vs 4
  • 2x higher bus transfer rate
    This processor has a higher bus transfer rate than the average processor (16 GT/s vs 8 GT/s). The average processor offers bus transfer rate of 8 GT/s.
    16 GT/s vs 8 GT/s
  • 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 cluster: 4 MB shared
    2 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core
  • 3.67x larger L1 cache
    This processor has a higher L1 cache than the average processor (1,408 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
    1,408 KB vs 384 KB
  • Mixed big and small cores
    This processor uses a big.LITTLE design, while the average processor does not. 22.6% of processors use one.
  • 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
  • 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
  • 2.42x more transistors
    This processor has more transistors than the average processor (12 billion vs 4.95 billion). The average processor has 4.95 billion transistors.
    12 billion vs 4.95 billion
  • Newer PCIe version
    This processor supports a newer PCIe version than the average processor (5 + 4 vs 3).
    5.0 + 4.0 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
  • Includes a cooler
    This processor includes a cooler, while the average processor does not. 26.9% of processors include a cooler.
  • 22.2% lower base power
    This processor has a lower base power draw than the average processor (35 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
    35 W vs 45 W
  • Narrower instruction support
    This processor supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, AMD-V).
    SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 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
  • 2.36x higher TDP
    This processor has a higher TDP than the average processor (106 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
    106 W vs 45 W
  • 65.6% higher boost power
    This processor has a higher boost power draw than the average processor (106 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.
    106 W vs 64 W
  • 14 lower clock multiplier
    This processor has a lower clock multiplier than the average processor (14 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.
    14 vs 28
  • 44% more expensive
    Intel Core i7-13700T is more expensive than the average processor (£360 vs £250).
    £360 vs £250
  • 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
  • 44% more expensive
    Intel Core i7-13700T is more expensive than the average processor (£360 vs £250).
    £360 vs £250
  • Narrower instruction support
    This processor supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, AMD-V).
    SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, AMD-V
  • 14 lower clock multiplier
    This processor has a lower clock multiplier than the average processor (14 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.
    14 vs 28
  • 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
  • 2.36x higher TDP
    This processor has a higher TDP than the average processor (106 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
    106 W vs 45 W
  • 65.6% higher boost power
    This processor has a higher boost power draw than the average processor (106 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.
    106 W vs 64 W

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What customers like about Intel Core i7-13700T

  • High efficiency with a base TDP of only 35W, making it ideal for low-power and quiet builds
  • Strong multi-core performance with 16 cores (8 P-cores, 8 E-cores) and 24 threads, suitable for multi-threaded workloads
  • Excellent for ultra-small form factor (uSFF) systems due to low thermal output
  • Single-core performance is competitive with higher TDP models like the i9-12900K and i7-12700K
  • Support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, as well as PCIe Gen 5
  • Includes integrated UHD Graphics 770, useful for office tasks and media

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

  • Lower clock speeds compared to standard (non-T) or K-series variants, resulting in roughly 10% lower single-core performance
  • Significant performance drop in sustained all-core workloads because the power limit prevents maintaining high turbo clocks
  • Difficult to purchase directly as it is primarily intended for system integrators like Dell and Lenovo
  • Higher price point compared to some AMD competitors with similar or better efficiency metrics
  • Multi-core performance may lag behind older high-power chips like the i7-12700K in some benchmarks

Verdict

The Intel Core i7-13700T is a 13th Gen Raptor Lake-S desktop processor featuring a hybrid architecture of 16 cores (8 Performance-cores and 8 Efficient-cores) and 24 threads. Operating on the LGA 1700 socket, it offers a base power consumption of just 35W, with a maximum turbo power of 106W and clock speeds ranging from a 1.4 GHz base to a 4.9 GHz max turbo frequency. Main pros include exceptional power efficiency for small form factor (SFF) builds, support for both DDR5-5600 and DDR4-3200 memory, and integrated Intel UHD Graphics 770. Cons include significantly lower base clock speeds compared to standard 'K' or non-T models and reduced peak multi-threaded performance due to strict power limits.

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