Core i7-13700E vs Ryzen 9 PRO 5945

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GPU

Core i7-13700E

16 Cores24 Thrd65 WWMax: 5.1 GHz2023

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Ryzen 9 PRO 5945

12 Cores24 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.7 GHz2022

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Core i7-13700E vs Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 Performance Spectrum

Core i7-13700E

16 / 24

33,824

0.0%

34,549

+2.1%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

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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.

Core i7-13700E vs Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with GeForce RTX 5090 to isolate CPU performance.

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Core i7-13700E vs Ryzen 9 PRO 5945: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each CPU makes more sense in practice: gaming, heavier work, platform cost, power draw, and upgrade path.

Core i7-13700E

2023

Why buy it

✅+6.8% higher Cinebench R23 multi-core.
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with UHD Graphics 770, while Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Geekbench single-core performance for gaming (2,118 vs 2,175).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (30 MB vs 64 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $390 MSRP, while Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Ryzen 9 PRO 5945

2022

Why buy it

✅+2.7% higher Geekbench single-core performance for gaming and desktop responsiveness.
✅+113.3% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 30 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (23,200 vs 24,775).
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Core i7-13700E moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i7-13700E can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i7-13700E better than Ryzen 9 PRO 5945?

It depends on what you want from the system. For gaming, Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 is ahead with a 1.6% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Core i7-13700E pulls ahead with 6.8% better Cinebench R23 multi-core. Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 also has the bigger cache pool with 113.3% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 30 MB).

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i7-13700E is the stronger fit. You are getting 6.8% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, backed by 16 cores and 24 threads.

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

Core i7-13700E is the better buy right now. Core i7-13700E comes in at an unclear MSRP at $390 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it still gives you 6.8% better Cinebench R23 multi-core. The compromise is that Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 1.6% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (86.7 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so you are getting the faster CPU without taking a value hit on paper. That said, if you already own a compatible AM4 + DDR4 setup, Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 can still make sense as a platform-matched option because it avoids a motherboard and RAM swap.

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

Core i7-13700E makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2022), a healthier platform with LGA1700 and DDR5 instead of AM4, and more multi-core headroom with 16 cores / 24 threads instead of 12/24. That gives you a healthier platform runway for motherboard, RAM, and later CPU upgrades.

Core i7-13700E vs Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

Core i7-13700E

The Core i7-13700E 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 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 33,824 points. Launch price was $499.

Ryzen 9 PRO 5945

The Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (2020−2025) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 34,549 points. Launch price was $499.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-13700E packs 16 cores / 24 threads, while the Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Core i7-13700E has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Core i7-13700E versus 4.7 GHz on the Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 — a 8.2% clock advantage for the Core i7-13700E (base: 1.9 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Core i7-13700E uses the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture (10 nm), while the Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 uses Vermeer (2020−2025) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-13700E scores 33,824 against the Ryzen 9 PRO 5945's 34,549 — a 2.1% lead for the Ryzen 9 PRO 5945. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 24,775 vs 23,200 (6.6% advantage for the Core i7-13700E). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,118 vs 2,175, a 2.7% lead for the Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 14,711 vs 12,500 (16.3% advantage for the Core i7-13700E). L3 cache: 30 MB (total) on the Core i7-13700E vs 64 MB on the Ryzen 9 PRO 5945.

Feature	Core i7-13700E	Ryzen 9 PRO 5945
Cores / Threads	16 / 24+33%	12 / 24
Boost Clock	5.1 GHz+9%	4.7 GHz
Base Clock	1.9 GHz	3 GHz+58%
L3 Cache	30 MB (total)	64 MB+113%
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+300%	512 kB (per core)
Process	10 nm	7 nm-30%
Architecture	Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)	Vermeer (2020−2025)
PassMark	33,824	34,549+2%
Cinebench R23 Multi	24,775+7%	23,200
Geekbench 6 Single	2,118	2,175+3%
Geekbench 6 Multi	14,711+18%	12,500

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-13700E uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200 on the Core i7-13700E versus DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 — the Core i7-13700E supports 75% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 128 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 20 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: H610E,Q670E,R680E,W680 (Core i7-13700E) and X570,B550,A520,X470,B450 (Ryzen 9 PRO 5945).

Feature	Core i7-13700E	Ryzen 9 PRO 5945
Socket	LGA1700	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200+75%	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	128 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	20	20

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-13700E) vs AMD-V (SVM) (Ryzen 9 PRO 5945). The Core i7-13700E includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 770), while the Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-13700E targets Embedded Workstation, Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 targets High-end Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i7-13700E rivals Ryzen 7 7700; Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 rivals Core i9-12900.

Feature	Core i7-13700E	Ryzen 9 PRO 5945
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	UHD Graphics 770	—
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, EPT	AMD-V (SVM)
Target Use	Embedded Workstation	High-end Gaming