CPU Comparison: Intel Core i7-13700KF vs AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D

Key Findings

  • All CPUs perform similarly in single-threaded tasks
  • In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i7-13700KF shows superior performance with a 16.3% advantage
  • The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D has the highest core count with 8 cores

Performance Rankings & Market Position

Intel Core i7-13700KF

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 7 9800X3D

Desktop
Release Date
Q4 2024
Market Position
214th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs33rd fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs61st fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

i7-13700KF
4,364
9800X3D
4,431

Multi-Thread Performance

i7-13700KF
46,585
9800X3D
40,043

Specifications: Intel Core i7-13700KF vs AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D

💻CPU Model
Intel Core i7-13700KF
i7-13700KF
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
9800X3D
🔄Other Names
13th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-13700KF, 13th Gen Intel Core i7-13700KF
i7-13700KF
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 8-Core Processor
9800X3D
⚡Base Clock
N/A
i7-13700KF
4.7 GHz
9800X3D
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
i7-13700KF
5.2 GHz
9800X3D
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
i7-13700KF
8 Threads: 16
9800X3D
🔌Socket
FCLGA1700
i7-13700KF
AM5
9800X3D
⚡TDP
125 W
i7-13700KF
120 W
9800X3D
💾Cache
L1 Instruction Cache: 8 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 2048 KBL3 Cache: 30 MB
i7-13700KF
L1 Instruction Cache: 8 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 1024 KBL3 Cache: 96 MB
9800X3D

The Intel Core i7-13700KF and AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D compete in the Desktop segment. The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D leads in single-thread performance, which is crucial for gaming and everyday tasks.

For multi-threaded applications, the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i7-13700KF drawing more power under load (125W vs 120W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.