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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: +3.9% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $409 MSRP, while Ryzen 7 8745HX mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌127.3% higher power demand at 125W vs 55W.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 7 8745HX.

Ryzen 7 8745HX

2025

Why buy it

✅Draws 55W instead of 125W, a 70W reduction.
✅40% more PCIe lanes (28 vs 20) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Laptop Integrated), unlike Core i7-13700K.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-13700K across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (18,000 vs 31,000).

Core i7-13700K

2022

Ryzen 7 8745HX

2025

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +3.9% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Why buy it

✅Draws 55W instead of 125W, a 70W reduction.
✅40% more PCIe lanes (28 vs 20) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Laptop Integrated), unlike Core i7-13700K.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $409 MSRP, while Ryzen 7 8745HX mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌127.3% higher power demand at 125W vs 55W.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 7 8745HX.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-13700K across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (18,000 vs 31,000).

Quick Answers

So, is Core i7-13700K better than Ryzen 7 8745HX?

Yes. Core i7-13700K is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 3.9% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data, 72.2% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, and 40.4% 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 3.9% 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 72.2% 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 at an unclear MSRP at $409 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 3.9% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (111.9 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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?

Ryzen 7 8745HX is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2025 vs 2022). That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

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

Ryzen 7 8745HX Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-13700K	Ryzen 7 8745HX
1080p
low	284 FPS	254 FPS
medium	268 FPS	236 FPS
high	223 FPS	204 FPS
ultra	190 FPS	175 FPS
1440p
low	238 FPS	218 FPS
medium	200 FPS	183 FPS
high	159 FPS	152 FPS
ultra	139 FPS	133 FPS
4K
low	159 FPS	152 FPS
medium	134 FPS	127 FPS
high	103 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	86 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-13700K	Ryzen 7 8745HX
1080p
low	689 FPS	620 FPS
medium	580 FPS	518 FPS
high	484 FPS	428 FPS
ultra	439 FPS	387 FPS
1440p
low	595 FPS	529 FPS
medium	525 FPS	463 FPS
high	441 FPS	388 FPS
ultra	378 FPS	332 FPS
4K
low	348 FPS	310 FPS
medium	314 FPS	277 FPS
high	295 FPS	261 FPS
ultra	261 FPS	229 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-13700K	Ryzen 7 8745HX
1080p
low	648 FPS	816 FPS
medium	530 FPS	735 FPS
high	467 FPS	653 FPS
ultra	405 FPS	560 FPS
1440p
low	591 FPS	701 FPS
medium	491 FPS	564 FPS
high	427 FPS	490 FPS
ultra	371 FPS	415 FPS
4K
low	434 FPS	486 FPS
medium	374 FPS	405 FPS
high	339 FPS	364 FPS
ultra	290 FPS	304 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-13700K	Ryzen 7 8745HX
1080p
low	970 FPS	816 FPS
medium	883 FPS	816 FPS
high	766 FPS	816 FPS
ultra	689 FPS	772 FPS
1440p
low	829 FPS	816 FPS
medium	740 FPS	755 FPS
high	642 FPS	663 FPS
ultra	566 FPS	579 FPS
4K
low	567 FPS	568 FPS
medium	515 FPS	509 FPS
high	463 FPS	459 FPS
ultra	404 FPS	399 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-13700K and Ryzen 7 8745HX

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.

Ryzen 7 8745HX

The Ryzen 7 8745HX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 23 April 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Dragon Range (2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: FL1. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 32,620 points. Launch price was $499.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-13700K packs 16 cores / 24 threads, while the Ryzen 7 8745HX offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i7-13700K has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.4 GHz on the Core i7-13700K versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 8745HX — a 5.7% clock advantage for the Core i7-13700K (base: 3.4 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Core i7-13700K uses the Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 7 8745HX uses Dragon Range (2025) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-13700K scores 45,784 against the Ryzen 7 8745HX's 32,620 — a 33.6% lead for the Core i7-13700K. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 31,000 vs 18,000 (53.1% advantage for the Core i7-13700K). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,846 vs 2,700, a 5.3% lead for the Core i7-13700K that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 18,980 vs 13,500 (33.7% advantage for the Core i7-13700K). L3 cache: 30 MB (total) on the Core i7-13700K vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 8745HX.

Feature	Core i7-13700K	Ryzen 7 8745HX
Cores / Threads	16 / 24+100%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	5.4 GHz+6%	5.1 GHz
Base Clock	3.4 GHz	3.6 GHz+6%
L3 Cache	30 MB (total)	32 MB (total)+7%
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+100%	1 MB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	5 nm-29%
Architecture	Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022)	Dragon Range (2025)
PassMark	45,784+40%	32,620
Cinebench R23 Multi	31,000+72%	18,000
Geekbench 6 Single	2,846+5%	2,700
Geekbench 6 Multi	18,980+41%	13,500

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-13700K uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 7 8745HX uses FL1 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-5600 memory speed. The Core i7-13700K supports up to 192 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 100% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i7-13700K) vs 28 (Ryzen 7 8745HX) — the Ryzen 7 8745HX offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel Z790,Intel H770,Intel B760,Intel Z690,Intel H670,Intel B660,Intel H610 (Core i7-13700K) and FL1 (Ryzen 7 8745HX).

Feature	Core i7-13700K	Ryzen 7 8745HX
Socket	LGA1700	FL1
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5600	DDR5-5200
Max RAM Capacity	192 GB+200%	64 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	Yes	No
PCIe Lanes	20	28+40%

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Advanced Features

Both processors feature an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. Only the Ryzen 7 8745HX supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: true (Core i7-13700K) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 7 8745HX). Both include integrated graphics — Intel UHD Graphics 770 (Core i7-13700K) and Radeon 610M (Ryzen 7 8745HX) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 8745HX targets High-end Gaming Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i7-13700K rivals Ryzen 9 7900X; Ryzen 7 8745HX rivals Core i7-14700HX.