CPU Comparison: Intel Core i7-13700 vs Intel Core i9-10940X @ 3.30GHz

Key Findings

  • The Intel Core i7-13700 leads in single-threaded performance by up to 63.8%
  • In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i7-13700 shows superior performance with a 67.1% advantage
  • The Intel Core i9-10940X @ 3.30GHz has the highest core count with 14 cores

Performance Rankings & Market Position

Intel Core i7-13700

Desktop
Release Date
Q4 2022
Market Position
160th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs35th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs44th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

Intel Core i9-10940X @ 3.30GHz

Desktop
Release Date
Q4 2019
Market Position
387th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs710th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs130th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

i7-13700
4,364
3.30GHz
2,665

Multi-Thread Performance

i7-13700
46,585
3.30GHz
27,882

Specifications: Intel Core i7-13700 vs Intel Core i9-10940X @ 3.30GHz

💻CPU Model
Intel Core i7-13700
i7-13700
Intel Core i9-10940X @ 3.30GHz
3.30GHz
🔄Other Names
13th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-13700KF, 13th Gen Intel Core i7-13700KF
i7-13700
Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-10940X CPU @ 3.30GHz, Intel Core i9-10940X CPU @ 3.30GHz
3.30GHz
⚡Base Clock
N/A
i7-13700
3.3 GHz
3.30GHz
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
i7-13700
4.8 GHz
3.30GHz
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
i7-13700
14 Threads: 28
3.30GHz
🔌Socket
FCLGA1700
i7-13700
FCLGA2066
3.30GHz
⚡TDP
125 W
i7-13700
165 W
3.30GHz
💾Cache
L1 Instruction Cache: 8 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 2048 KBL3 Cache: 30 MB
i7-13700
L1 Instruction Cache: 14 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 14 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 14 x 1024 KBL3 Cache: 19 MB
3.30GHz

The Intel Core i7-13700 and Intel Core i9-10940X @ 3.30GHz compete in the Desktop segment. The Intel Core i7-13700 shows superior single-thread performance, making it better for tasks like gaming and light workloads.

For multi-threaded applications, the Intel Core i9-10940X @ 3.30GHz takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i9-10940X @ 3.30GHz drawing more power under load (165W vs 125W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.