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 i7-13700K

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +19.0% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Delivers 28.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 111.9 vs 86.8 PassMark/$ ($409 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Intel UHD Graphics 770, while Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

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36.3% HIGHER MSRP
$409 MSRPvs$300 MSRP
❌92.3% higher power demand at 125W vs 65W.

Ryzen 7 PRO 5845

2022

Why buy it

✅Costs $109 less on MSRP ($300 MSRP vs $409 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 125W, a 60W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-13700K across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (26,054 vs 45,784).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 86.8 vs 111.9 PassMark/$ ($300 MSRP vs $409 MSRP).
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Core i7-13700K moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i7-13700K can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core i7-13700K

2022

Ryzen 7 PRO 5845

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +19.0% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Delivers 28.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 111.9 vs 86.8 PassMark/$ ($409 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Intel UHD Graphics 770, while Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅Costs $109 less on MSRP ($300 MSRP vs $409 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 125W, a 60W reduction.

Trade-offs

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36.3% HIGHER MSRP
$409 MSRPvs$300 MSRP
❌92.3% higher power demand at 125W vs 65W.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-13700K across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (26,054 vs 45,784).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 86.8 vs 111.9 PassMark/$ ($300 MSRP vs $409 MSRP).
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Core i7-13700K moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i7-13700K can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i7-13700K better than Ryzen 7 PRO 5845?

Yes. Core i7-13700K is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 19.0% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data, 75.7% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, 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 19.0% 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 75.7% 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 36.3% more expensive on MSRP at $409 MSRP versus $300 MSRP, and it gives you a 19.0% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 28.9% better value on MSRP (111.9 vs 86.8 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper. That said, if you already own a compatible AM4 + DDR4 setup, Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 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 i7-13700K is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a healthier platform with LGA1700 and DDR5 instead of AM4 and more multi-core headroom with 16 cores / 24 threads instead of 8/16. 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 PRO 5845 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-13700K	Ryzen 7 PRO 5845
1080p
low	284 FPS	159 FPS
medium	268 FPS	131 FPS
high	223 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	190 FPS	95 FPS
1440p
low	238 FPS	140 FPS
medium	200 FPS	113 FPS
high	159 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	139 FPS	79 FPS
4K
low	159 FPS	78 FPS
medium	134 FPS	68 FPS
high	103 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	44 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-13700K	Ryzen 7 PRO 5845
1080p
low	689 FPS	511 FPS
medium	580 FPS	431 FPS
high	484 FPS	336 FPS
ultra	439 FPS	295 FPS
1440p
low	595 FPS	431 FPS
medium	525 FPS	377 FPS
high	441 FPS	305 FPS
ultra	378 FPS	256 FPS
4K
low	348 FPS	267 FPS
medium	314 FPS	236 FPS
high	295 FPS	208 FPS
ultra	261 FPS	179 FPS

Open Core i7-13700K Open Ryzen 7 PRO 5845

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-13700K	Ryzen 7 PRO 5845
1080p
low	648 FPS	649 FPS
medium	530 FPS	529 FPS
high	467 FPS	480 FPS
ultra	405 FPS	411 FPS
1440p
low	591 FPS	543 FPS
medium	491 FPS	449 FPS
high	427 FPS	409 FPS
ultra	371 FPS	350 FPS
4K
low	434 FPS	396 FPS
medium	374 FPS	320 FPS
high	339 FPS	289 FPS
ultra	290 FPS	227 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-13700K	Ryzen 7 PRO 5845
1080p
low	970 FPS	651 FPS
medium	883 FPS	651 FPS
high	766 FPS	651 FPS
ultra	689 FPS	641 FPS
1440p
low	829 FPS	651 FPS
medium	740 FPS	651 FPS
high	642 FPS	593 FPS
ultra	566 FPS	511 FPS
4K
low	567 FPS	526 FPS
medium	515 FPS	473 FPS
high	463 FPS	426 FPS
ultra	404 FPS	371 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-13700K and Ryzen 7 PRO 5845

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 PRO 5845

The Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 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 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). 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: 26,054 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-13700K packs 16 cores / 24 threads, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 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 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 — a 16% clock advantage for the Core i7-13700K (base: 3.4 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Core i7-13700K uses the Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 uses Vermeer (2020−2025) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-13700K scores 45,784 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845's 26,054 — a 54.9% lead for the Core i7-13700K. L3 cache: 30 MB (total) on the Core i7-13700K vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845.

Feature	Core i7-13700K	Ryzen 7 PRO 5845
Cores / Threads	16 / 24+100%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	5.4 GHz+17%	4.6 GHz
Base Clock	3.4 GHz	3.4 GHz
L3 Cache	30 MB (total)	32 MB (total)+7%
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+300%	512 kB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	7 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022)	Vermeer (2020−2025)
PassMark	45,784+76%	26,054
Cinebench R23 Multi	31,000	—
Geekbench 6 Single	2,846	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	18,980	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-13700K uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-13700K	Ryzen 7 PRO 5845
Socket	LGA1700	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5600	—
Max RAM Capacity	192 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	Yes	—
PCIe Lanes	20	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: true (Core i7-13700K) / not specified (Ryzen 7 PRO 5845). The Core i7-13700K includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 770), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i7-13700K rivals Ryzen 9 7900X.

Feature	Core i7-13700K	Ryzen 7 PRO 5845
Integrated GPU	Yes	—
IGPU Model	Intel UHD Graphics 770	—
Unlocked	Yes	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	true	—

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Value Analysis

The Core i7-13700K launched at $409 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 debuted at $300. On MSRP ($409 vs $300), the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 is $109 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-13700K delivers 111.9 pts/$ vs 86.8 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 — making the Core i7-13700K the 25.2% better value option.