CPU Comparison: Intel Core i7-13700K vs Intel Core i9-9990XE @ 4.00GHz

Key Findings

  • The Intel Core i7-13700K leads in single-threaded performance by up to 46.9%
  • In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i7-13700K shows superior performance with a 54.4% advantage
  • The Intel Core i9-9990XE @ 4.00GHz has the highest core count with 14 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

Intel Core i9-9990XE @ 4.00GHz

Desktop
Release Date
Q3 2020
Market Position
334th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs529th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs110th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

i7-13700K
4,364
4.00GHz
2,970

Multi-Thread Performance

i7-13700K
46,585
4.00GHz
30,162

Specifications: Intel Core i7-13700K vs Intel Core i9-9990XE @ 4.00GHz

💻CPU Model
Intel Core i7-13700K
i7-13700K
Intel Core i9-9990XE @ 4.00GHz
4.00GHz
🔄Other Names
13th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-13700KF, 13th Gen Intel Core i7-13700KF
i7-13700K
Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-9990XE CPU @ 4.00GHz
4.00GHz
⚡Base Clock
N/A
i7-13700K
4.0 GHz
4.00GHz
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
i7-13700K
5.0 GHz
4.00GHz
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
i7-13700K
14 Threads: 28
4.00GHz
🔌Socket
FCLGA1700
i7-13700K
LGA2066
4.00GHz
⚡TDP
125 W
i7-13700K
255 W
4.00GHz
💾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 1024 KBL3 Cache: 19 MB
4.00GHz

The Intel Core i7-13700K and Intel Core i9-9990XE @ 4.00GHz 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 i9-9990XE @ 4.00GHz takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i9-9990XE @ 4.00GHz drawing more power under load (255W vs 125W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.