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Core i7-13700
16 cores · 24 threads · up to 5.2 GHz on FCLGA1700.
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Cores
16
Threads
24
Boost
5.2 GHz
L3 cache
30 MB
TDP
65W
Socket
FCLGA1700
Performance breakdown
Gaming22
Productivity23
Single-core23
Multi-core67
Power efficiency19
Lab scores
Performance score22
Cores16
Threads24
Boost clock (GHz)5.2 GHz
Estimated gaming FPS
Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.
1080p48 fps
1440p39 fps
4K26 fps
Full specifications
Processor & cores
- Architecture
- Raptor Lake-S
- Process node
- Intel 7 nm
- Socket
- FCLGA1700
- Release year
- 2023
- Total cores
- 16
- Threads
- 24
- Integrated graphics
- Intel UHD Graphics 770
Clocks & cache
- Base clock
- 2.1 GHz
- Boost clock
- 5.2 GHz
- L1 cache
- 1280 KB
- L2 cache
- 32 MB
- L3 cache
- 30 MB
Memory & platform
- Memory support
- DDR5-5600
- Max capacity
- 192 GB
- Channels
- 2
- Max bandwidth
- 89.6 GB/s
- Base power (TDP)
- 65W
- Max temperature
- 100°C
- PCIe
- PCIe 5.0 and 4.0
- Launch price
- $384
Technologies
- Instruction sets
- SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
- Extensions
- AES-NI, AVX, VT-x, VT-d, Turbo Boost Max 3.0, TXT, TSX
Community Feedback
What Owners Say
Owners love the raw multi-core speed for work and gaming without needing exotic cooling. The usual complaint is high idle power draw and that you need a Z-series board to really unlock its potential.
Pros
- Great for everyday multitasking
- Stays cool on stock cooling
- Chews through productivity apps fast
- Sips power for an i7
Cons
- Cooler needed, not included
- No overclocking support
- Lacks PCIe 5.0 for storage
Verdict
Our verdict on the Core i7-13700
A solid all-rounder desktop CPU that gives you strong multi-threaded performance without the high power draw of the bigger chips.
Get it if you need a fast, efficient processor for demanding multitasking and gaming without the heat of higher-end chips. Skip it if you’re on a strict budget and a cheaper mid-range CPU would handle your daily tasks just fine.
Buy it if…
- You are a video editor who needs fast single-core performance without paying for the top chip.
- You want a powerful office PC that stays cool and quiet under heavy spreadsheet work.
- You are upgrading a mid-range gaming rig and need a versatile CPU that handles both games and streaming.
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