PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core i7-13700

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $25 less on MSRP ($384 MSRP vs $409 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 125W, a 60W reduction.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Core i7-13700K.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-13700K across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (36,230 vs 45,784).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 94.3 vs 111.9 PassMark/$ ($384 MSRP vs $409 MSRP).

Core i7-13700K

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +10.4% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Delivers 18.6% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 111.9 vs 94.3 PassMark/$ ($409 MSRP vs $384 MSRP).

Trade-offs

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6.5% HIGHER MSRP
$409 MSRPvs$384 MSRP
❌92.3% higher power demand at 125W vs 65W.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i7-13700.

Core i7-13700

2023

Core i7-13700K

2022

Why buy it

✅Costs $25 less on MSRP ($384 MSRP vs $409 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 125W, a 60W reduction.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Core i7-13700K.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +10.4% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Delivers 18.6% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 111.9 vs 94.3 PassMark/$ ($409 MSRP vs $384 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-13700K across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (36,230 vs 45,784).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 94.3 vs 111.9 PassMark/$ ($384 MSRP vs $409 MSRP).

Trade-offs

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6.5% HIGHER MSRP
$409 MSRPvs$384 MSRP
❌92.3% higher power demand at 125W vs 65W.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i7-13700.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i7-13700K better than Core i7-13700?

Yes. Core i7-13700K is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 10.4% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data and 26.4% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Core i7-13700K is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 10.4% more average FPS across 50 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i7-13700K is the better fit. You are getting 26.4% better PassMark, backed by 16 cores and 24 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Core i7-13700K is the smarter buy today. Core i7-13700K is 6.5% more expensive on MSRP at $409 MSRP versus $384 MSRP, and it gives you a 10.4% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 18.6% better value on MSRP (111.9 vs 94.3 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Core i7-13700 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2022). That makes it the safer long-term pick.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i7-13700 Benchmark Check

Core i7-13700K Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-13700	Core i7-13700K
1080p
low	264 FPS	284 FPS
medium	254 FPS	268 FPS
high	210 FPS	223 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	190 FPS
1440p
low	225 FPS	238 FPS
medium	193 FPS	200 FPS
high	153 FPS	159 FPS
ultra	135 FPS	139 FPS
4K
low	154 FPS	159 FPS
medium	131 FPS	134 FPS
high	101 FPS	103 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	90 FPS

Open Core i7-13700 Open Core i7-13700K

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-13700	Core i7-13700K
1080p
low	344 FPS	689 FPS
medium	293 FPS	580 FPS
high	247 FPS	484 FPS
ultra	225 FPS	439 FPS
1440p
low	299 FPS	595 FPS
medium	264 FPS	525 FPS
high	224 FPS	441 FPS
ultra	192 FPS	378 FPS
4K
low	177 FPS	348 FPS
medium	160 FPS	314 FPS
high	152 FPS	295 FPS
ultra	133 FPS	261 FPS

Open Core i7-13700 Open Core i7-13700K

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-13700	Core i7-13700K
1080p
low	647 FPS	648 FPS
medium	530 FPS	530 FPS
high	467 FPS	467 FPS
ultra	405 FPS	405 FPS
1440p
low	590 FPS	591 FPS
medium	491 FPS	491 FPS
high	427 FPS	427 FPS
ultra	370 FPS	371 FPS
4K
low	433 FPS	434 FPS
medium	373 FPS	374 FPS
high	338 FPS	339 FPS
ultra	289 FPS	290 FPS

Open Core i7-13700 Open Core i7-13700K

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-13700	Core i7-13700K
1080p
low	906 FPS	970 FPS
medium	851 FPS	883 FPS
high	735 FPS	766 FPS
ultra	660 FPS	689 FPS
1440p
low	799 FPS	829 FPS
medium	712 FPS	740 FPS
high	615 FPS	642 FPS
ultra	542 FPS	566 FPS
4K
low	548 FPS	567 FPS
medium	497 FPS	515 FPS
high	444 FPS	463 FPS
ultra	388 FPS	404 FPS

Open Core i7-13700 Open Core i7-13700K

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-13700 and Core i7-13700K

Core i7-13700

The Core i7-13700 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture. It features 16 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 36,230 points. Launch price was $384.

Core i7-13700K

The Core i7-13700K is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 27 September 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) architecture. It features 16 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 45,784 points. Launch price was $409.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-13700 and Core i7-13700K share an identical 16-core/24-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 5.2 GHz on the Core i7-13700 versus 5.4 GHz on the Core i7-13700K — a 3.8% clock advantage for the Core i7-13700K (base: 2.1 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Core i7-13700 uses the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Core i7-13700K uses Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-13700 scores 36,230 against the Core i7-13700K's 45,784 — a 23.3% lead for the Core i7-13700K. Both processors carry 30 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i7-13700	Core i7-13700K
Cores / Threads	16 / 24	16 / 24
Boost Clock	5.2 GHz	5.4 GHz+4%
Base Clock	2.1 GHz	3.4 GHz+62%
L3 Cache	30 MB (total)	30 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)	2 MB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	Intel 7 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)	Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022)
PassMark	36,230	45,784+26%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	31,000
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,846
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	18,980

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the LGA1700 socket with PCIe 5.0. Both support up to DDR5-5600 memory speed. Both support up to 192 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 20 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: Z790,B760 (Core i7-13700) and Intel Z790,Intel H770,Intel B760,Intel Z690,Intel H670,Intel B660,Intel H610 (Core i7-13700K).

Feature	Core i7-13700	Core i7-13700K
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1700
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5600	DDR5-5600
Max RAM Capacity	192 GB	192 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	20	20

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Advanced Features

Only the Core i7-13700K has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Core i7-13700 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-13700) vs true (Core i7-13700K). Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics 770 (Core i7-13700) and Intel UHD Graphics 770 (Core i7-13700K) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i7-13700K rivals Ryzen 9 7900X.

Feature	Core i7-13700	Core i7-13700K
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	UHD Graphics 770	Intel UHD Graphics 770
Unlocked	No	Yes
AVX-512	Yes	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	true

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Value Analysis

The Core i7-13700 launched at $384 MSRP, while the Core i7-13700K debuted at $409. On MSRP ($384 vs $409), the Core i7-13700 is $25 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-13700 delivers 94.3 pts/$ vs 111.9 pts/$ for the Core i7-13700K — making the Core i7-13700K the 17.1% better value option.