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Core i7-13700

16 cores · 24 threads · up to 5.2 GHz on FCLGA1700.

3.9 · 44 votes

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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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