CPU Comparison: Intel Core i7-13700KF vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X

Key Findings

  • The Intel Core i7-13700KF leads in single-threaded performance by up to 77.5%
  • In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i7-13700KF shows superior performance with a 58.2% advantage
  • The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X has the highest core count with 16 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 Threadripper 2950X

Desktop
Release Date
Q3 2018
Market Position
347th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs899th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs117th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

i7-13700KF
4,364
2950X
2,458

Multi-Thread Performance

i7-13700KF
46,585
2950X
29,456

Specifications: Intel Core i7-13700KF vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X

💻CPU Model
Intel Core i7-13700KF
i7-13700KF
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
2950X
🔄Other Names
13th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-13700KF, 13th Gen Intel Core i7-13700KF
i7-13700KF
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X 16-Core Processor
2950X
⚡Base Clock
N/A
i7-13700KF
3.5 GHz
2950X
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
i7-13700KF
4.4 GHz
2950X
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
i7-13700KF
16 Threads: 32
2950X
🔌Socket
FCLGA1700
i7-13700KF
sTR4
2950X
⚡TDP
125 W
i7-13700KF
180 W
2950X
💾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: 16 x 64 KBL1 Data Cache: 16 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 16 x 512 KBL3 Cache: 32 MB
2950X

The Intel Core i7-13700KF and AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X 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 Threadripper 2950X takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X drawing more power under load (180W vs 125W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.