Core i7-13700K

Name: Intel Core i7-13700K
Brand: Intel
Rating: 4.1 (175 reviews)

16 cores · 24 threads · up to 5.4 GHz on FCLGA1700.

4.1 · 175 votes

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Cores

Threads

Boost

5.4 GHz

L3 cache

6 MB

TDP

125253W

Socket

FCLGA1700

Performance breakdown

Gaming28

Productivity28

Single-core28

Multi-core67

Power efficiency23

Lab scores

Performance score27

Cores16

Threads24

Boost clock (GHz)5.4 GHz

Estimated gaming FPS

Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.

1080p62 fps

1440p49 fps

4K34 fps

Full specifications

Processor & cores

Architecture: Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont
Process node: Intel 7 nm
Socket: FCLGA1700
Release year: 2022
Total cores: 16
Threads: 24
Integrated graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 770

Clocks & cache

Base clock: 3.4 GHz
Boost clock: 5.4 GHz
Multiplier: 34 (unlocked)
L1 cache: 768 KB
L2 cache: 8 MB
L3 cache: 6 MB

Memory & platform

Memory support: DDR4
Max capacity: 192 GB
Channels: 2
Max bandwidth: 89.604 GB/s
Base power (TDP): 125253W
Max temperature: 100°C
PCIe: PCIe 5.0 and 4.0
Launch price: $409

Technologies

Instruction sets: SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Extensions: AES-NI, AVX, VT-x, VT-d, Turbo Boost Max 3.0, TXT

Community Feedback

What Owners Say

Owners love the raw speed for gaming and heavy tasks, calling it a monster for the money. The common gripe is it runs hot and needs a serious cooler to avoid throttling.

Pros

Decent performance for daily tasks
Plays most games without a hitch
Runs well with a good cooler
Handles heavy multitasking easily

Cons

Needs a beefy cooler
Power draw under heavy load
Requires a high-end motherboard

Verdict

Our verdict on the Core i7-13700K

The Core i7-13700K is a fast, hybrid desktop chip that gets noticeably hot under heavy load despite its strong multi-threaded performance.

Get it if you need top-tier gaming and heavy multitasking performance from a high-end desktop CPU that runs hot but fast. Skip it if you want a cooler, more power-efficient chip or are building a compact system with limited cooling.