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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: +25.7% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $390 less on MSRP ($409 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
✅Delivers 305.3% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 111.9 vs 27.6 PassMark/$ ($409 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
✅Draws 125W instead of 140W, a 15W reduction.
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of SP3r2 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Ryzen Threadripper 1920

2017

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-13700K across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (22,066 vs 45,784).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 27.6 vs 111.9 PassMark/$ ($799 MSRP vs $409 MSRP).
❌Older platform position on SP3r2 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 Threadripper 1920

2017

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +25.7% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $390 less on MSRP ($409 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
✅Delivers 305.3% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 111.9 vs 27.6 PassMark/$ ($409 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
✅Draws 125W instead of 140W, a 15W reduction.
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of SP3r2 and DDR4.

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-13700K across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (22,066 vs 45,784).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 27.6 vs 111.9 PassMark/$ ($799 MSRP vs $409 MSRP).
❌Older platform position on SP3r2 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 Threadripper 1920?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Ryzen Threadripper 1920 makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Core i7-13700K is the better mainstream desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and day-to-day practicality.

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 25.7% 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 107.5% 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 $390 cheaper on MSRP at $409 MSRP versus $799 MSRP, and it gives you a 25.7% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 305.3% better value on MSRP (111.9 vs 27.6 PassMark/$), 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 i7-13700K is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2022 vs 2017), a healthier platform with LGA1700 and DDR5 instead of SP3r2, and more multi-core headroom with 16 cores / 24 threads instead of 12/24. 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 Threadripper 1920 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-13700K	Ryzen Threadripper 1920
1080p
low	284 FPS	175 FPS
medium	268 FPS	156 FPS
high	223 FPS	129 FPS
ultra	190 FPS	105 FPS
1440p
low	238 FPS	143 FPS
medium	200 FPS	121 FPS
high	159 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	139 FPS	78 FPS
4K
low	159 FPS	65 FPS
medium	134 FPS	59 FPS
high	103 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	37 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-13700K	Ryzen Threadripper 1920
1080p
low	689 FPS	398 FPS
medium	580 FPS	357 FPS
high	484 FPS	304 FPS
ultra	439 FPS	252 FPS
1440p
low	595 FPS	339 FPS
medium	525 FPS	309 FPS
high	441 FPS	265 FPS
ultra	378 FPS	219 FPS
4K
low	348 FPS	217 FPS
medium	314 FPS	197 FPS
high	295 FPS	179 FPS
ultra	261 FPS	145 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-13700K	Ryzen Threadripper 1920
1080p
low	648 FPS	552 FPS
medium	530 FPS	539 FPS
high	467 FPS	501 FPS
ultra	405 FPS	442 FPS
1440p
low	591 FPS	552 FPS
medium	491 FPS	464 FPS
high	427 FPS	418 FPS
ultra	371 FPS	367 FPS
4K
low	434 FPS	420 FPS
medium	374 FPS	334 FPS
high	339 FPS	303 FPS
ultra	290 FPS	252 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-13700K	Ryzen Threadripper 1920
1080p
low	970 FPS	552 FPS
medium	883 FPS	552 FPS
high	766 FPS	552 FPS
ultra	689 FPS	528 FPS
1440p
low	829 FPS	552 FPS
medium	740 FPS	552 FPS
high	642 FPS	493 FPS
ultra	566 FPS	423 FPS
4K
low	567 FPS	444 FPS
medium	515 FPS	408 FPS
high	463 FPS	367 FPS
ultra	404 FPS	318 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-13700K and Ryzen Threadripper 1920

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 Threadripper 1920

The Ryzen Threadripper 1920 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 July 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: SP3r2. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Quad-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 22,066 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-13700K packs 16 cores / 24 threads, while the Ryzen Threadripper 1920 offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Core i7-13700K has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.4 GHz on the Core i7-13700K versus 3.8 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper 1920 — a 34.8% clock advantage for the Core i7-13700K (base: 3.4 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Core i7-13700K uses the Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen Threadripper 1920 uses Zen (2017−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-13700K scores 45,784 against the Ryzen Threadripper 1920's 22,066 — a 69.9% lead for the Core i7-13700K. L3 cache: 30 MB (total) on the Core i7-13700K vs 32 MB on the Ryzen Threadripper 1920.

Feature	Core i7-13700K	Ryzen Threadripper 1920
Cores / Threads	16 / 24+33%	12 / 24
Boost Clock	5.4 GHz+42%	3.8 GHz
Base Clock	3.4 GHz+6%	3.2 GHz
L3 Cache	30 MB (total)	32 MB+7%
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+300%	512 kB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm-50%	14 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022)	Zen (2017−2020)
PassMark	45,784+107%	22,066
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 Threadripper 1920 uses SP3r2 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-13700K	Ryzen Threadripper 1920
Socket	LGA1700	SP3r2
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 Threadripper 1920). The Core i7-13700K includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 770), while the Ryzen Threadripper 1920 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i7-13700K rivals Ryzen 9 7900X.

Feature	Core i7-13700K	Ryzen Threadripper 1920
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 Threadripper 1920 debuted at $799. On MSRP ($409 vs $799), the Core i7-13700K is $390 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-13700K delivers 111.9 pts/$ vs 27.6 pts/$ for the Ryzen Threadripper 1920 — making the Core i7-13700K the 120.8% better value option.