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Core i7-13700KF
16 cores · 24 threads · up to 5.4 GHz on FCLGA1700.
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Cores
16
Threads
24
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
- None
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
- DDR5-5600
- 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
- $384
Technologies
- Instruction sets
- SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
- Extensions
- AES-NI, AVX, VT-x, VT-d, Turbo Boost Max 3.0
Community Feedback
What Owners Say
Owners love the raw speed and how it handles heavy multitasking without breaking a sweat. The usual gripe is that it runs hot and needs a serious cooler to keep it in check.
Pros
- Sips power even under heavy load
- Stays cool with a basic cooler
- Handles games and work without stutter
- Feels instant for everyday tasks
Cons
- Needs a dedicated graphics card
- Runs hot under heavy load
- No integrated GPU for troubleshooting
Verdict
Our verdict on the Core i7-13700KF
Intel's i7-13700KF is a fast hybrid desktop CPU that trades integrated graphics for a lower price, but runs hot under load.
Get it if you want top-tier gaming performance and heavy multitasking without paying for integrated graphics. Skip it if you need a GPU for troubleshooting display issues or building a strictly quiet, low-power workstation.
Buy it if…
- You want high frame rates in games without paying for integrated graphics.
- You need fast multi-core performance for video editing or 3D rendering work.
- You are building a new PC and want a strong all-rounder for both gaming and productivity.
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