Core i7-13700K
VS
Processor 300T

Core i7-13700K vs Processor 300T

Intel

Core i7-13700K

16 Cores24 Thrd125 WWMax: 5.4 GHz2022
VS
Intel

Processor 300T

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.4 GHz2024

Performance Spectrum - CPU

About PassMark

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-13700K

#131
Core Ultra 5 245T
MSRP: $270|Avg: $270
105%
#132
Core i5-8500
MSRP: $192|Avg: $80
104%
#133
Core i5-9400F
MSRP: $182|Avg: $80
103%
#134
Core i5-11400
MSRP: $182|Avg: $141
103%
#135
Core i5-13600K
MSRP: $329|Avg: $319
103%
#136
Core i5-13500
MSRP: $242|Avg: $264
103%
#137
Ryzen 7 8700G
MSRP: $329|Avg: $269
103%
#138
Core i7-14700
MSRP: $384|Avg: $348
103%
#139
Ryzen 5 2500X
MSRP: $159|Avg: $80
103%
#140
Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE
MSRP: $100|Avg: $60
102%
#141
Core i9-13900K
MSRP: $599|Avg: $500
102%
#142
Core i3-14100
MSRP: $134|Avg: $131
101%
#143
Ryzen 5 3400G
MSRP: $149|Avg: $80
100%
#144
Core i7-10700KF
MSRP: $405|Avg: $160
100%
#145
Core i5-11600K
MSRP: $262|Avg: $170
100%
#146
Core i7-13700K
MSRP: $409|Avg: $400
100%
#147
Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G
MSRP: $149|Avg: $80
99%
#148
Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X
MSRP: $329|Avg: $150
99%
#149
Core i9-12900KS
MSRP: $739|Avg: $385
99%
#150
Ryzen 5 5500X3D
MSRP: $185|Avg: $180
98%
#151
Core Ultra 7 265T
MSRP: $384|Avg: $362
98%
#152
Ryzen 3 3200GE
MSRP: $85|Avg: $64
98%
#153
Core i3-9100T
MSRP: $122|Avg: $50
98%
#154
Ryzen 5 4600G
MSRP: $154|Avg: $143
98%
#155
Core i7-13700T
MSRP: $384|Avg: $250
97%
#156
Ryzen 9 5900X
MSRP: $549|Avg: $350
97%
#157
Core i7-13700F
MSRP: $359|Avg: $345
97%
#158
Core i5-13600T
MSRP: $255|Avg: $255
97%
#159
Ryzen 5 3400GE
MSRP: $149|Avg: $80
96%
#160
Core i7-12700F
MSRP: $314|Avg: $275
96%
#161
Core i5-9400
MSRP: $192|Avg: $85
96%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Processor 300T

#249
Ryzen Embedded V2718
MSRP: $250|Avg: $200
107%
#250
Core i7-8086K
MSRP: $425|Avg: $178
107%
#251
Core i3-10300T
MSRP: $157|Avg: $100
106%
#252
Core i9-10900TE
MSRP: $309|Avg: $180
106%
#253
Core i9-12900T
MSRP: $489|Avg: $378
106%
#254
Core i5-12600T
MSRP: $223|Avg: $223
105%
#255
Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE
MSRP: $200|Avg: $180
105%
#256
Ryzen 7 1700X
MSRP: $399|Avg: $60
53%
#256
Ryzen 5 3500X
MSRP: $155|Avg: $171
104%
#257
Core i9-14900
MSRP: $524|Avg: $589
104%
#258
Core i5-8600
MSRP: $213|Avg: $130
103%
#259
Core i3-9100TE
MSRP: $122|Avg: $60
103%
#260
Core i5-12500T
MSRP: $302|Avg: $214
103%
#261
Core i9-13900
MSRP: $549|Avg: $599
102%
#262
Core i7-11700
MSRP: $323|Avg: $274
101%
#262
Core i7-8700K
MSRP: $359|Avg: $160
51%
#263
Core i9-13900T
MSRP: $549|Avg: $570
101%
#264
Processor 300T
MSRP: $82|Avg: $82
100%
#265
Athlon 3000G
MSRP: $49|Avg: $60
100%
#266
Athlon 220GE
MSRP: $65|Avg: $60
100%
#267
Ryzen 9 3900X
MSRP: $499|Avg: $441
99%
#268
Core i5-10500
MSRP: $200|Avg: $178
99%
#269
Celeron G6900T
MSRP: $42|Avg: $50
99%
#270
Core i9-10850K
MSRP: $453|Avg: $300
99%
#271
Core i9-13900E
MSRP: $554|Avg: $554
98%
#272
Core i9-9820X
MSRP: $889|Avg: $280
98%
#273
Core i9-9900X
MSRP: $989|Avg: $300
97%
#274
Core i7-9700K
MSRP: $385|Avg: $200
97%
#274
Ryzen 7 1800X
MSRP: $499|Avg: $120
44%
#275
Core i3-10320
MSRP: $154|Avg: $140
96%
#276
Core i5-9600KF
MSRP: $262|Avg: $150
96%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i7-13700K delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Processor 300T in both compute-intensive tasks (153.1% faster) and gaming workloads.
InsightCore i7-13700KProcessor 300T
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($400)
More affordable ($82)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) / Intel 7 nm)
✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: The Core i7-13700K leads not only in performance but also in value. It delivers superior performance at a comparable price point.
InsightCore i7-13700KProcessor 300T
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+54%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($400)
More affordable ($82)

Performance Check

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-13700K and Processor 300T

Intel

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.

Intel

Processor 300T

The Processor 300T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 January 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 6,084 points. Launch price was $82.

Processing Power

The Core i7-13700K packs 16 cores / 24 threads, while the Processor 300T 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 3.4 GHz on the Processor 300T — a 45.5% 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 Processor 300T uses Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-13700K scores 45,784 against the Processor 300T's 6,084 — a 153.1% lead for the Core i7-13700K. L3 cache: 30 MB (total) on the Core i7-13700K vs 6 MB (total) on the Processor 300T.

FeatureCore i7-13700KProcessor 300T
Cores / Threads
16 / 24+700%
2 / 4
Boost Clock
5.4 GHz+59%
3.4 GHz
Base Clock
3.4 GHz
3.4 GHz
L3 Cache
30 MB (total)+400%
6 MB (total)
L2 Cache
2 MB (per core)+60%
1.25 MB (per core)
Process
Intel 7 nm
Intel 7 nm
Architecture
Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022)
Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)
PassMark
45,784+653%
6,084
Cinebench R23 Multi
31,000
Geekbench 6 Single
2,846
Geekbench 6 Multi
18,980
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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the LGA1700 socket with PCIe 5.0.

FeatureCore i7-13700KProcessor 300T
Socket
LGA1700
LGA1700
PCIe Generation
PCIe 5.0
PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR5-5600
Max RAM Capacity
192 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
20
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: true (Core i7-13700K) / not specified (Processor 300T). The Core i7-13700K includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 770), while the Processor 300T requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i7-13700K rivals Ryzen 9 7900X.

FeatureCore i7-13700KProcessor 300T
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 Processor 300T debuted at $82. At current prices ($400 vs $82), the Processor 300T is $318 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-13700K delivers 114.5 pts/$ vs 74.2 pts/$ for the Processor 300T — making the Core i7-13700K the 42.7% better value option.

FeatureCore i7-13700KProcessor 300T
MSRP
$409
$82-80%
Avg Price (30d)
$400
$82-80%
Performance per Dollar
114.5+54%
74.2
Release Date
2022
2024