CPU Comparison: Intel Core i7-13700KF vs AMD Ryzen 9 7900

Key Findings

  • All CPUs perform similarly in single-threaded tasks
  • In multi-threaded workloads, the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 shows superior performance with a 11.0% advantage
  • The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 has the highest core count with 12 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 9 7900

Desktop
Release Date
Q3 2022
Market Position
133rd fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs46th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs33rd fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

i7-13700KF
4,364
7900
4,254

Multi-Thread Performance

i7-13700KF
46,585
7900
51,697

Specifications: Intel Core i7-13700KF vs AMD Ryzen 9 7900

💻CPU Model
Intel Core i7-13700KF
i7-13700KF
AMD Ryzen 9 7900
7900
🔄Other Names
13th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-13700KF, 13th Gen Intel Core i7-13700KF
i7-13700KF
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X 12-Core Processor
7900
⚡Base Clock
N/A
i7-13700KF
4.7 GHz
7900
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
i7-13700KF
5.6 GHz
7900
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
i7-13700KF
12 Threads: 24
7900
🔌Socket
FCLGA1700
i7-13700KF
AM5
7900
⚡TDP
125 W
i7-13700KF
170 W
7900
💾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: 12 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 12 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 12 x 1024 KBL3 Cache: 64 MB
7900

The Intel Core i7-13700KF and AMD Ryzen 9 7900 compete in the Desktop segment. The Intel Core i7-13700KF shows superior single-thread performance, making it better for tasks like gaming and light workloads.

For multi-threaded applications, the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 drawing more power under load (170W vs 125W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.