CPU Comparison: Intel Core i7-13700 vs Intel Core i9-12900KF

Key Findings

  • All CPUs perform similarly in single-threaded tasks
  • In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i7-13700 shows superior performance with a 13.3% advantage

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 i9-12900KF

Desktop
Release Date
Q4 2021
Market Position
204th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs54th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs57th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

i7-13700
4,364
i9-12900KF
4,161

Multi-Thread Performance

i7-13700
46,585
i9-12900KF
41,116

Specifications: Intel Core i7-13700 vs Intel Core i9-12900KF

💻CPU Model
Intel Core i7-13700
i7-13700
Intel Core i9-12900KF
i9-12900KF
🔄Other Names
13th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-13700KF, 13th Gen Intel Core i7-13700KF
i7-13700
12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-12900KF, 12th Gen Intel Core i9-12900KF
i9-12900KF
⚡Base Clock
N/A
i7-13700
N/A
i9-12900KF
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
i7-13700
N/A
i9-12900KF
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
i7-13700
N/A
i9-12900KF
🔌Socket
FCLGA1700
i7-13700
FCLGA1700
i9-12900KF
⚡TDP
125 W
i7-13700
241 W
i9-12900KF
💾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: 8 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 1280 KBL3 Cache: 30 MB
i9-12900KF

The Intel Core i7-13700 and Intel Core i9-12900KF 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 i9-12900KF takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i9-12900KF drawing more power under load (241W vs 125W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.