CPU Comparison: Intel Core i7-13700K vs Intel Core i9-12900KF
Key Findings
- All CPUs perform similarly in single-threaded tasks
- In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i7-13700K shows superior performance with a 13.3% advantage
Performance Rankings & Market Position
Intel Core i7-13700K
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
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
i7-13700K
4,364
i9-12900KF
4,161
Multi-Thread Performance
i7-13700K
46,585
i9-12900KF
41,116
Specifications: Intel Core i7-13700K vs Intel Core i9-12900KF
💻CPU Model
Intel Core i7-13700K
i7-13700K
Intel Core i9-12900KF
i9-12900KF
🔄Other Names
13th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-13700KF, 13th Gen Intel Core i7-13700KF
i7-13700K
12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-12900KF, 12th Gen Intel Core i9-12900KF
i9-12900KF
âš¡Base Clock
N/A
i7-13700K
N/A
i9-12900KF
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
i7-13700K
N/A
i9-12900KF
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
i7-13700K
N/A
i9-12900KF
🔌Socket
FCLGA1700
i7-13700K
FCLGA1700
i9-12900KF
âš¡TDP
125 W
i7-13700K
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
i7-13700K
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 i7-13700K and Intel Core i9-12900KF 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 i9-12900KF 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.
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