CPU Comparison: Intel Core i7-13700KF vs AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D

Key Findings

  • The Intel Core i7-13700KF leads in single-threaded performance by up to 5.6%
  • In multi-threaded workloads, the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D shows superior performance with a 8.2% advantage
  • The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D 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 7900X3D

Desktop
Release Date
Q1 2023
Market Position
138th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs65th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs35th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

i7-13700KF
4,364
7900X3D
4,133

Multi-Thread Performance

i7-13700KF
46,585
7900X3D
50,398

Specifications: Intel Core i7-13700KF vs AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D

💻CPU Model
Intel Core i7-13700KF
i7-13700KF
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D
7900X3D
🔄Other Names
13th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-13700KF, 13th Gen Intel Core i7-13700KF
i7-13700KF
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D 12-Core Processor
7900X3D
⚡Base Clock
N/A
i7-13700KF
4.4 GHz
7900X3D
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
i7-13700KF
5.6 GHz
7900X3D
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
i7-13700KF
12 Threads: 24
7900X3D
🔌Socket
FCLGA1700
i7-13700KF
AM5 (LGA 1718)
7900X3D
⚡TDP
125 W
i7-13700KF
120 W
7900X3D
💾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: 128 MB
7900X3D

The Intel Core i7-13700KF and AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D 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 7900X3D 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.