CPU Comparison: Intel Core i7-13700K vs AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D

Key Findings

The Intel Core i7-13700K leads in single-threaded performance by up to 5.6%
In multi-threaded workloads, the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D shows superior performance with a 8.2% advantage
The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D has the highest core count with 12 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 9 7900X3D

Desktop

Release Date

Q1 2023

Market Position

138th fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs65th fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs35th fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

i7-13700K

4,364

7900X3D

4,133

Multi-Thread Performance

i7-13700K

46,585

7900X3D

50,398

Specifications: Intel Core i7-13700K vs AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D

💻CPU Model

Intel Core i7-13700K

i7-13700K

AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D

7900X3D

🔄Other Names

13th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-13700KF, 13th Gen Intel Core i7-13700KF

i7-13700K

AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D 12-Core Processor

7900X3D

⚡Base Clock

N/A

i7-13700K

4.4 GHz

7900X3D

🚀Turbo Clock

N/A

i7-13700K

5.6 GHz

7900X3D

💻Cores/Threads

N/A

i7-13700K

12 Threads: 24

7900X3D

🔌Socket

FCLGA1700

i7-13700K

AM5 (LGA 1718)

7900X3D

⚡TDP

125 W

i7-13700K

120 W

7900X3D

💾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: 12 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 12 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 12 x 1024 KBL3 Cache: 128 MB

7900X3D

The Intel Core i7-13700K and AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D 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 9 7900X3D 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 120W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.