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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: +10.4% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $240 less on MSRP ($409 MSRP vs $649 MSRP).
✅Delivers 188.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 111.9 vs 38.7 PassMark/$ ($409 MSRP vs $649 MSRP).
✅Draws 125W instead of 180W, a 55W 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 2920X

2018

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-13700K across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (25,148 vs 45,784).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 38.7 vs 111.9 PassMark/$ ($649 MSRP vs $409 MSRP).
❌44% higher power demand at 180W vs 125W.
❌Older platform position on SP3r2 with DDR4, while Core i7-13700K moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.

Core i7-13700K

2022

Ryzen Threadripper 2920X

2018

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +10.4% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $240 less on MSRP ($409 MSRP vs $649 MSRP).
✅Delivers 188.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 111.9 vs 38.7 PassMark/$ ($409 MSRP vs $649 MSRP).
✅Draws 125W instead of 180W, a 55W 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 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (25,148 vs 45,784).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 38.7 vs 111.9 PassMark/$ ($649 MSRP vs $409 MSRP).
❌44% higher power demand at 180W vs 125W.
❌Older platform position on SP3r2 with DDR4, while Core i7-13700K moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i7-13700K better than Ryzen Threadripper 2920X?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Ryzen Threadripper 2920X 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 10.4% more average FPS across 4 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 82.1% 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 $240 cheaper on MSRP at $409 MSRP versus $649 MSRP, and it gives you a 10.4% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 188.9% better value on MSRP (111.9 vs 38.7 PassMark/$), 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 2018), 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 2920X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-13700K	Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
1080p
low	284 FPS	192 FPS
medium	268 FPS	168 FPS
high	223 FPS	138 FPS
ultra	190 FPS	112 FPS
1440p
low	238 FPS	155 FPS
medium	200 FPS	129 FPS
high	159 FPS	104 FPS
ultra	139 FPS	84 FPS
4K
low	159 FPS	78 FPS
medium	134 FPS	70 FPS
high	103 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	43 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-13700K	Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
1080p
low	689 FPS	485 FPS
medium	580 FPS	433 FPS
high	484 FPS	369 FPS
ultra	439 FPS	328 FPS
1440p
low	595 FPS	429 FPS
medium	525 FPS	388 FPS
high	441 FPS	332 FPS
ultra	378 FPS	286 FPS
4K
low	348 FPS	276 FPS
medium	314 FPS	248 FPS
high	295 FPS	228 FPS
ultra	261 FPS	198 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-13700K	Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
1080p
low	648 FPS	629 FPS
medium	530 FPS	626 FPS
high	467 FPS	566 FPS
ultra	405 FPS	495 FPS
1440p
low	591 FPS	629 FPS
medium	491 FPS	522 FPS
high	427 FPS	458 FPS
ultra	371 FPS	399 FPS
4K
low	434 FPS	460 FPS
medium	374 FPS	369 FPS
high	339 FPS	330 FPS
ultra	290 FPS	274 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-13700K	Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
1080p
low	970 FPS	629 FPS
medium	883 FPS	629 FPS
high	766 FPS	629 FPS
ultra	689 FPS	626 FPS
1440p
low	829 FPS	629 FPS
medium	740 FPS	629 FPS
high	642 FPS	563 FPS
ultra	566 FPS	492 FPS
4K
low	567 FPS	503 FPS
medium	515 FPS	463 FPS
high	463 FPS	411 FPS
ultra	404 FPS	361 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-13700K and Ryzen Threadripper 2920X

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 2920X

The Ryzen Threadripper 2920X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 3 October 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the ZEN+ (2018−2019) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: SP3r2. Thermal design power (TDP): 180 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Quad-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 25,148 points. Launch price was $649.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-13700K packs 16 cores / 24 threads, while the Ryzen Threadripper 2920X 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 4.3 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper 2920X — a 22.7% clock advantage for the Core i7-13700K (base: 3.4 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Core i7-13700K uses the Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen Threadripper 2920X uses ZEN+ (2018−2019) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-13700K scores 45,784 against the Ryzen Threadripper 2920X's 25,148 — a 58.2% lead for the Core i7-13700K. L3 cache: 30 MB (total) on the Core i7-13700K vs 32 MB on the Ryzen Threadripper 2920X.

Feature	Core i7-13700K	Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
Cores / Threads	16 / 24+33%	12 / 24
Boost Clock	5.4 GHz+26%	4.3 GHz
Base Clock	3.4 GHz	3.5 GHz+3%
L3 Cache	30 MB (total)	32 MB+7%
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+300%	512K (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm-42%	12 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022)	ZEN+ (2018−2019)
PassMark	45,784+82%	25,148
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 2920X uses SP3r2 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-13700K	Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
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 2920X). The Core i7-13700K includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 770), while the Ryzen Threadripper 2920X requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i7-13700K rivals Ryzen 9 7900X.

Feature	Core i7-13700K	Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
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 2920X debuted at $649. On MSRP ($409 vs $649), the Core i7-13700K is $240 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-13700K delivers 111.9 pts/$ vs 38.7 pts/$ for the Ryzen Threadripper 2920X — making the Core i7-13700K the 97.1% better value option.