CPU Comparison: Intel Core i7-13700K vs Intel Core i9-12900F

Key Findings

The Intel Core i7-13700K leads in single-threaded performance by up to 8.2%
In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i7-13700K shows superior performance with a 27.8% advantage

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

Intel Core i9-12900F

Desktop

Release Date

Q1 2022

Market Position

244th fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs89th fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs74th fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

i7-13700K

4,364

i9-12900F

4,035

Multi-Thread Performance

i7-13700K

46,585

i9-12900F

36,441

Specifications: Intel Core i7-13700K vs Intel Core i9-12900F

💻CPU Model

Intel Core i7-13700K

i7-13700K

Intel Core i9-12900F

i9-12900F

🔄Other Names

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

i7-13700K

12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-12900F, 12th Gen Intel Core i9-12900F

i9-12900F

⚡Base Clock

N/A

i7-13700K

N/A

i9-12900F

🚀Turbo Clock

N/A

i7-13700K

N/A

i9-12900F

💻Cores/Threads

N/A

i7-13700K

N/A

i9-12900F

🔌Socket

FCLGA1700

i7-13700K

FCLGA1700

i9-12900F

⚡TDP

125 W

i7-13700K

65 W

i9-12900F

💾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 48 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 1280 KBL3 Cache: 30 MB

i9-12900F

The Intel Core i7-13700K and Intel Core i9-12900F 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 Intel Core i9-12900F 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 65W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.