Core i7-13700K vs Core m3-7Y30

The Core i7-13700K packs 16 cores / 24 threads, while the Core m3-7Y30 offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Core i7-13700K has 14 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.4 GHz on the Core i7-13700K versus 2.6 GHz on the Core m3-7Y30 — a 70% clock advantage for the Core i7-13700K (base: 3.4 GHz vs 1 GHz). The Core i7-13700K uses the Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Core m3-7Y30 uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-13700K scores 45,784 against the Core m3-7Y30's 2,418 — a 179.9% lead for the Core i7-13700K. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 31,000 vs 645 (191.8% advantage for the Core i7-13700K). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,846 vs 768, a 115% lead for the Core i7-13700K that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 18,980 vs 1,481 (171% advantage for the Core i7-13700K). L3 cache: 30 MB (total) on the Core i7-13700K vs 4 MB on the Core m3-7Y30.

The Core i7-13700K uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core m3-7Y30 uses FCBGA1515 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5600 on the Core i7-13700K versus LPDDR3-1866 / DDR3L-1600 on the Core m3-7Y30 — 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 16 GB — 169.2% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i7-13700K) vs 10 (Core m3-7Y30) — the Core i7-13700K offers 10 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 Kaby Lake-Y SoC (Core m3-7Y30).

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 VT-x / VT-d / EPT (Core m3-7Y30). Both include integrated graphics — Intel UHD Graphics 770 (Core i7-13700K) and Intel HD Graphics 615 (Core m3-7Y30) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core m3-7Y30 targets Ultra-portable. Direct competitor: Core i7-13700K rivals Ryzen 9 7900X.

The Core i7-13700K launched at $409 MSRP, while the Core m3-7Y30 debuted at $281. At current prices ($400 vs $281), the Core m3-7Y30 is $119 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-13700K delivers 114.5 pts/$ vs 8.6 pts/$ for the Core m3-7Y30 — making the Core i7-13700K the 172% better value option.