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Core i7-13700E
16 cores · 24 threads · up to 5.1 GHz on 1700.
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Cores
16
Threads
24
Boost
5.1 GHz
L3 cache
30 MB
TDP
65W
Socket
1700
Performance breakdown
Gaming20
Productivity21
Single-core21
Multi-core67
Power efficiency17
Lab scores
Performance score20
Cores16
Threads24
Boost clock (GHz)5.1 GHz
Estimated gaming FPS
Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.
1080p44 fps
1440p35 fps
4K24 fps
Full specifications
Processor & cores
- Architecture
- Raptor Lake-S
- Process node
- 10 nm
- Socket
- 1700
- Release year
- 2023
- Total cores
- 16
- Threads
- 24
- Integrated graphics
- Intel UHD Graphics 770
Clocks & cache
- Base clock
- 1.9 GHz
- Boost clock
- 5.1 GHz
- L1 cache
- 1280 KB
- L2 cache
- 32 MB
- L3 cache
- 30 MB
Memory & platform
- Memory support
- DDR4
- Base power (TDP)
- 65W
- PCIe
- PCIe 5.0
Technologies
- Extensions
- AES-NI, AVX, VT-x, VT-d, TXT, TSX
Community Feedback
What Owners Say
Owners like the big performance jump for everyday tasks and gaming. The common gripe is that it runs hot under load, needing a strong cooler.
Pros
- Sips power for a desktop chip
- Crushes single-threaded work easily
- Stays cool on basic air coolers
- Fits existing LGA1700 motherboards
Cons
- E-core heavy for gaming workloads
- Needs a beefy cooler for sustained loads
- No overclocking support on B760 boards
Verdict
Our verdict on the Core i7-13700E
The Intel Core i7-13700E is a sensible mid-range desktop chip that trades top-end speed for much lower power use and heat.
Get it if you need a solid midrange desktop chip for everyday multitasking and light content work. Skip it if you want top-tier gaming performance or heavy rendering power.
Buy it if…
- You need strong multi-tasking in a power-efficient office build.
- You are upgrading a business workstation that runs 24/7.
- You want a quiet, low-heat PC for light creative work at home.
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