CPU Comparison: Intel Core i7-13700K vs Intel Core i9-7980XE @ 2.60GHz
Key Findings
- The Intel Core i7-13700K leads in single-threaded performance by up to 77.0%
- In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i7-13700K shows superior performance with a 54.9% advantage
- The Intel Core i9-7980XE @ 2.60GHz has the highest core count with 18 cores
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 i9-7980XE @ 2.60GHz
Release Date
Q3 2017
Market Position
339th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs889th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs114th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs
Performance
Single-Thread Performance
i7-13700K
4,364
2.60GHz
2,465
Multi-Thread Performance
i7-13700K
46,585
2.60GHz
30,070
Specifications: Intel Core i7-13700K vs Intel Core i9-7980XE @ 2.60GHz
💻CPU Model
Intel Core i7-13700K
i7-13700K
Intel Core i9-7980XE @ 2.60GHz
2.60GHz
🔄Other Names
13th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-13700KF, 13th Gen Intel Core i7-13700KF
i7-13700K
Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-7980XE CPU @ 2.60GHz, Intel Core i9-7980XE CPU @ 2.60GHz
2.60GHz
âš¡Base Clock
N/A
i7-13700K
2.6 GHz
2.60GHz
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
i7-13700K
4.2 GHz
2.60GHz
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
i7-13700K
18 Threads: 36
2.60GHz
🔌Socket
FCLGA1700
i7-13700K
FCLGA2066
2.60GHz
âš¡TDP
125 W
i7-13700K
165 W
2.60GHz
💾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: 18 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 18 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 18 x 1024 KBL3 Cache: 25 MB
2.60GHz
The Intel Core i7-13700K and Intel Core i9-7980XE @ 2.60GHz 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 i9-7980XE @ 2.60GHz takes the lead, despite having the same core count.
Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i9-7980XE @ 2.60GHz drawing more power under load (165W vs 125W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.
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