Ryzen 7 6800U vs Core i7-13700K
Ryzen 7 6800U
Core i7-13700K
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 6800U
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-13700K
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 7 6800U | Core i7-13700K |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($400) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Rembrandt-U (Zen 3+) (2022) / 6 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 7 6800U | Core i7-13700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($400) |
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 Ryzen 7 6800U and Core i7-13700K
Ryzen 7 6800U
The Ryzen 7 6800U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Janeiro 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt-U (Zen 3+) (2022) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 20,619 points. Launch price was $299.
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.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 7 6800U packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i7-13700K offers 16 cores / 24 threads — the Core i7-13700K has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Ryzen 7 6800U versus 5.4 GHz on the Core i7-13700K — a 13.9% clock advantage for the Core i7-13700K (base: 2.7 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Ryzen 7 6800U uses the Rembrandt-U (Zen 3+) (2022) architecture (6 nm), while the Core i7-13700K uses Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 6800U scores 20,619 against the Core i7-13700K's 45,784 — a 75.8% lead for the Core i7-13700K. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 11,741 vs 31,000 (90.1% advantage for the Core i7-13700K). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,713 vs 2,846, a 49.7% lead for the Core i7-13700K that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 7,397 vs 18,980 (87.8% advantage for the Core i7-13700K). L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 6800U vs 30 MB (total) on the Core i7-13700K.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 6800U | Core i7-13700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 16 / 24+100% |
| Boost Clock | 4.7 GHz | 5.4 GHz+15% |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz | 3.4 GHz+26% |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | 30 MB (total)+88% |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 2 MB (per core)+300% |
| Process | 6 nm-14% | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | Rembrandt-U (Zen 3+) (2022) | Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) |
| PassMark | 20,619 | 45,784+122% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 11,741 | 31,000+164% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,713 | 2,846+66% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 7,397 | 18,980+157% |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 7 6800U uses the FP7 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i7-13700K uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to LPDDR5-6400 memory speed. The Core i7-13700K supports up to 192 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 100% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 20 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: SoC (Ryzen 7 6800U) and Intel Z790,Intel H770,Intel B760,Intel Z690,Intel H670,Intel B660,Intel H610 (Core i7-13700K).
| Feature | Ryzen 7 6800U | Core i7-13700K |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP7 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR5-6400 | DDR5-5600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 192 GB+200% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 20 |
Advanced Features
Only the Core i7-13700K has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: AMD-V (SVM) (Ryzen 7 6800U) vs true (Core i7-13700K). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon 680M (Ryzen 7 6800U) and Intel UHD Graphics 770 (Core i7-13700K) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 6800U targets Productivity. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 6800U rivals Core i7-1255U; Core i7-13700K rivals Ryzen 9 7900X.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 6800U | Core i7-13700K |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon 680M | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| Unlocked | No | Yes |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V (SVM) | true |
| Target Use | Productivity | — |
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