Intel Core i7-13700KF vs AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
Comparative analysis of Intel Core i7-13700KF and AMD Ryzen 9 7900X processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score.
Differences
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-13700KF
- 4 more cores, run more applications at once: 16 vs 12
- Around 67% more L1 cache; more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
- 2.7x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
- Around 36% lower typical power consumption: 125 Watt vs 170 Watt
- Around 3% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 4364 vs 4255
Specifications (specs) | |
Number of cores | 16 vs 12 |
L1 cache | 1280 KB vs 768 KB |
L2 cache | 32 MB vs 12 MB |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 125 Watt vs 170 Watt |
Benchmarks | |
PassMark - Single thread mark | 4364 vs 4255 |
Reasons to consider the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
- Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
- Around 4% higher clock speed: 5.6 GHz vs 5.40 GHz
- A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 5 nm vs 7 nm
- 2.1x more L3 cache, more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
- Around 11% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 51717 vs 46589
- Around 1% better performance in 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score: 12732 vs 12554
Specifications (specs) | |
Unlocked | Unlocked vs Locked |
Maximum frequency | 5.6 GHz vs 5.40 GHz |
Manufacturing process technology | 5 nm vs 7 nm |
L3 cache | 64 MB vs 30 MB |
Benchmarks | |
PassMark - CPU mark | 51717 vs 46589 |
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 12732 vs 12554 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Core i7-13700KF
CPU 2: AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
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3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score |
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Name | Intel Core i7-13700KF | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X |
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PassMark - Single thread mark | 4364 | 4255 |
PassMark - CPU mark | 46589 | 51717 |
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 12554 | 12732 |
Compare specifications (specs)
Intel Core i7-13700KF | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X | |
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Essentials |
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Architecture codename | Raptor Lake | Zen 4 |
Launch date | 27 Sep 2022 | 27 Sep 2022 |
Launch price (MSRP) | $394 | $549 |
Place in performance rating | 91 | 86 |
Processor Number | i7-13700KF | |
Series | 13th Generation Intel Core i7 Processors | |
Vertical segment | Desktop | Desktop |
OPN Tray | 100-000000589 | |
Performance |
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64 bit support | ||
L1 cache | 1280 KB | 768 KB |
L2 cache | 32 MB | 12 MB |
L3 cache | 30 MB | 64 MB |
Manufacturing process technology | 7 nm | 5 nm |
Maximum core temperature | 100°C | 100 °C |
Maximum frequency | 5.40 GHz | 5.6 GHz |
Number of cores | 16 | 12 |
Number of threads | 24 | 24 |
Base frequency | 4.7 GHz | |
Die size | 70 mm² | |
Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 47 °C | |
Transistor count | 13140 million | |
Unlocked | ||
Memory |
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Max memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Maximum memory bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | |
Maximum memory size | 128 GB | |
Supported memory types | Up to DDR5 5600 MT/s Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s | DDR5-5200 |
ECC memory support | ||
Compatibility |
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Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
Sockets supported | FCLGA1700 | AM5 |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 125 Watt | 170 Watt |
Peripherals |
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Max number of PCIe lanes | 20 | 24 |
PCI Express revision | 5.0 and 4.0 | 5.0 |
PCIe configurations | Up to 1x16+4, 2x8+4 | |
Scalability | 1S Only | |
Security & Reliability |
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Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
Intel® OS Guard | ||
Intel® Secure Key technology | ||
Secure Boot | ||
Advanced Technologies |
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Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | ||
Idle States | ||
Instruction set extensions | Intel SSE4.1, Intel SSE4.2, Intel AVX2 | |
Intel 64 | ||
Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
Intel® Volume Management Device (VMD) | ||
Speed Shift technology | ||
Thermal Monitoring | ||
Enhanced Virus Protection (EVP) | ||
Fused Multiply-Add 3 (FMA3) | ||
Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) | ||
Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions 2 (AVX2) | ||
Virtualization |
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Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ||
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | ||
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | ||
AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™) |