Core i7-13700K vs A10 Micro-6700T
Core i7-13700K
A10 Micro-6700T
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i7-13700K
Performance Per Dollar A10 Micro-6700T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-13700K | A10 Micro-6700T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($400) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) / Intel 7 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Mullins (2014) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-13700K | A10 Micro-6700T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($400) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-13700K and A10 Micro-6700T
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.
A10 Micro-6700T
The A10 Micro-6700T is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 April 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Mullins (2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 1,426 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Core i7-13700K packs 16 cores / 24 threads, while the A10 Micro-6700T offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Core i7-13700K has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.4 GHz on the Core i7-13700K versus 2.2 GHz on the A10 Micro-6700T — a 84.2% clock advantage for the Core i7-13700K (base: 3.4 GHz vs 1.2 GHz). The Core i7-13700K uses the Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the A10 Micro-6700T uses Mullins (2014) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-13700K scores 45,784 against the A10 Micro-6700T's 1,426 — a 187.9% lead for the Core i7-13700K. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,846 vs 250, a 167.7% lead for the Core i7-13700K that directly translates to higher frame rates.
| Feature | Core i7-13700K | A10 Micro-6700T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 24+300% | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 5.4 GHz+145% | 2.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz+183% | 1.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | 2048 kB |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-75% | 28 nm |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) | Mullins (2014) |
| PassMark | 45,784+3111% | 1,426 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 31,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,846+1038% | 250 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 18,980 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-13700K uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the A10 Micro-6700T uses FT3 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5600 on the Core i7-13700K versus DDR3-1333 on the A10 Micro-6700T — the Core i7-13700K supports 50% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i7-13700K supports up to 192 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 184% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core i7-13700K) vs 1 (A10 Micro-6700T). PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i7-13700K) vs 4 (A10 Micro-6700T) — the Core i7-13700K offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Core i7-13700K | A10 Micro-6700T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | FT3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5600+67% | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 192 GB+2300% | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20+400% | 4 |
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 AMD-V (A10 Micro-6700T). Both include integrated graphics — Intel UHD Graphics 770 (Core i7-13700K) and Radeon R6 (A10 Micro-6700T) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A10 Micro-6700T targets Tablet. Direct competitor: Core i7-13700K rivals Ryzen 9 7900X; A10 Micro-6700T rivals Atom Z3770.
| Feature | Core i7-13700K | A10 Micro-6700T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Radeon R6 |
| Unlocked | Yes | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | true | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Tablet |
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