CPU Comparison: Intel Core i7-13700K vs AMD Ryzen 7 5800

Key Findings

  • The Intel Core i7-13700K leads in single-threaded performance by up to 20.2%
  • In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i7-13700K shows superior performance with a 54.6% advantage
  • The AMD Ryzen 7 5800 has the highest core count with 8 cores

Performance Rankings & Market Position

Intel Core i7-13700K

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

AMD Ryzen 7 5800

Desktop
Release Date
Q4 2024
Market Position
335th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs236th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs111th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

i7-13700K
4,364
5800
3,631

Multi-Thread Performance

i7-13700K
46,585
5800
30,140

Specifications: Intel Core i7-13700K vs AMD Ryzen 7 5800

💻CPU Model
Intel Core i7-13700K
i7-13700K
AMD Ryzen 7 5800
5800
🔄Other Names
13th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-13700KF, 13th Gen Intel Core i7-13700KF
i7-13700K
AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT 8-Core Processor
5800
⚡Base Clock
N/A
i7-13700K
3.8 GHz
5800
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
i7-13700K
4.8 GHz
5800
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
i7-13700K
8 Threads: 16
5800
🔌Socket
FCLGA1700
i7-13700K
AM4
5800
⚡TDP
125 W
i7-13700K
105 W
5800
💾Cache
L1 Instruction Cache: 8 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 2048 KBL3 Cache: 30 MB
i7-13700K
L1 Instruction Cache: 8 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 512 KBL3 Cache: 32 MB
5800

The Intel Core i7-13700K and AMD Ryzen 7 5800 compete in the Desktop segment. The Intel Core i7-13700K shows superior single-thread performance, making it better for tasks like gaming and light workloads.

For multi-threaded applications, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i7-13700K drawing more power under load (125W vs 105W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.