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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 i7-13700K

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +11.9% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Delivers 54.1% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 111.9 vs 72.6 PassMark/$ ($409 MSRP vs $384 MSRP).

Trade-offs

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6.5% HIGHER MSRP
$409 MSRPvs$384 MSRP
❌257.1% higher power demand at 125W vs 35W.

Core i7-13700T

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $25 less on MSRP ($384 MSRP vs $409 MSRP).
✅Draws 35W instead of 125W, a 90W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-13700K across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (11,611 vs 31,000).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 72.6 vs 111.9 PassMark/$ ($384 MSRP vs $409 MSRP).

Core i7-13700K

2022

Core i7-13700T

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +11.9% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Delivers 54.1% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 111.9 vs 72.6 PassMark/$ ($409 MSRP vs $384 MSRP).

Why buy it

✅Costs $25 less on MSRP ($384 MSRP vs $409 MSRP).
✅Draws 35W instead of 125W, a 90W reduction.

Trade-offs

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6.5% HIGHER MSRP
$409 MSRPvs$384 MSRP
❌257.1% higher power demand at 125W vs 35W.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-13700K across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (11,611 vs 31,000).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 72.6 vs 111.9 PassMark/$ ($384 MSRP vs $409 MSRP).

Quick Answers

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

Yes. Core i7-13700K is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 11.9% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data, 167% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, and 64.2% higher 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 11.9% 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 167% 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 i7-13700K is the smarter buy today. Core i7-13700K is 6.5% more expensive on MSRP at $409 MSRP versus $384 MSRP, and it gives you a 11.9% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 54.1% better value on MSRP (111.9 vs 72.6 PassMark/$), 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 i7-13700T 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 i7-13700K Benchmark Check

Core i7-13700T Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

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

Open Core i7-13700K Open Core i7-13700T

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-13700K	Core i7-13700T
1080p
low	689 FPS	312 FPS
medium	580 FPS	266 FPS
high	484 FPS	223 FPS
ultra	439 FPS	205 FPS
1440p
low	595 FPS	258 FPS
medium	525 FPS	228 FPS
high	441 FPS	197 FPS
ultra	378 FPS	172 FPS
4K
low	348 FPS	160 FPS
medium	314 FPS	143 FPS
high	295 FPS	134 FPS
ultra	261 FPS	119 FPS

Open Core i7-13700K Open Core i7-13700T

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-13700K	Core i7-13700T
1080p
low	648 FPS	647 FPS
medium	530 FPS	526 FPS
high	467 FPS	465 FPS
ultra	405 FPS	404 FPS
1440p
low	591 FPS	588 FPS
medium	491 FPS	484 FPS
high	427 FPS	423 FPS
ultra	371 FPS	368 FPS
4K
low	434 FPS	431 FPS
medium	374 FPS	370 FPS
high	339 FPS	332 FPS
ultra	290 FPS	283 FPS

Open Core i7-13700K Open Core i7-13700T

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-13700K	Core i7-13700T
1080p
low	970 FPS	697 FPS
medium	883 FPS	697 FPS
high	766 FPS	697 FPS
ultra	689 FPS	629 FPS
1440p
low	829 FPS	697 FPS
medium	740 FPS	685 FPS
high	642 FPS	592 FPS
ultra	566 FPS	516 FPS
4K
low	567 FPS	543 FPS
medium	515 FPS	492 FPS
high	463 FPS	438 FPS
ultra	404 FPS	382 FPS

Open Core i7-13700K Open Core i7-13700T

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

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

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.

Core i7-13700T

The Core i7-13700T 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 1.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 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): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 27,890 points. Launch price was $384.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-13700K and Core i7-13700T share an identical 16-core/24-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 5.4 GHz on the Core i7-13700K versus 4.9 GHz on the Core i7-13700T — a 9.7% clock advantage for the Core i7-13700K (base: 3.4 GHz vs 1.4 GHz). The Core i7-13700K uses the Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Core i7-13700T uses Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-13700K scores 45,784 against the Core i7-13700T's 27,890 — a 48.6% lead for the Core i7-13700K. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 31,000 vs 11,611 (91% advantage for the Core i7-13700K). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,846 vs 2,537, a 11.5% lead for the Core i7-13700K that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 18,980 vs 15,020 (23.3% advantage for the Core i7-13700K). Both processors carry 30 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i7-13700K	Core i7-13700T
Cores / Threads	16 / 24	16 / 24
Boost Clock	5.4 GHz+10%	4.9 GHz
Base Clock	3.4 GHz+143%	1.4 GHz
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, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022)	Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)
PassMark	45,784+64%	27,890
Cinebench R23 Multi	31,000+167%	11,611
Geekbench 6 Single	2,846+12%	2,537
Geekbench 6 Multi	18,980+26%	15,020

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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: Intel Z790,Intel H770,Intel B760,Intel Z690,Intel H670,Intel B660,Intel H610 (Core i7-13700K) and Z790,B760,H770,H710 (Core i7-13700T).

Feature	Core i7-13700K	Core i7-13700T
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. Virtualization support: true (Core i7-13700K) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-13700T). Both include integrated graphics — Intel UHD Graphics 770 (Core i7-13700K) and UHD 770 (Core i7-13700T) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-13700T targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i7-13700K rivals Ryzen 9 7900X; Core i7-13700T rivals Ryzen 7 7700.

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

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Value Analysis

The Core i7-13700K launched at $409 MSRP, while the Core i7-13700T debuted at $384. On MSRP ($409 vs $384), the Core i7-13700T is $25 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-13700K delivers 111.9 pts/$ vs 72.6 pts/$ for the Core i7-13700T — making the Core i7-13700K the 42.6% better value option.