CPU Comparison: Intel Core i7-13700KF vs Intel Core i9-10980XE @ 3.00GHz

Key Findings

  • The Intel Core i7-13700KF leads in single-threaded performance by up to 64.6%
  • In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i7-13700KF shows superior performance with a 42.1% advantage
  • The Intel Core i9-10980XE @ 3.00GHz has the highest core count with 18 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

Intel Core i9-10980XE @ 3.00GHz

Desktop
Release Date
Q4 2019
Market Position
287th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs725th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs89th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

i7-13700KF
4,364
3.00GHz
2,652

Multi-Thread Performance

i7-13700KF
46,585
3.00GHz
32,787

Specifications: Intel Core i7-13700KF vs Intel Core i9-10980XE @ 3.00GHz

💻CPU Model
Intel Core i7-13700KF
i7-13700KF
Intel Core i9-10980XE @ 3.00GHz
3.00GHz
🔄Other Names
13th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-13700KF, 13th Gen Intel Core i7-13700KF
i7-13700KF
Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-10980XE CPU @ 3.00GHz, Intel Core i9-10980XE CPU @ 3.00GHz
3.00GHz
⚡Base Clock
N/A
i7-13700KF
3.0 GHz
3.00GHz
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
i7-13700KF
4.8 GHz
3.00GHz
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
i7-13700KF
18 Threads: 36
3.00GHz
🔌Socket
FCLGA1700
i7-13700KF
FCLGA2066
3.00GHz
⚡TDP
125 W
i7-13700KF
165 W
3.00GHz
💾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: 18 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 18 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 18 x 1024 KBL3 Cache: 25 MB
3.00GHz

The Intel Core i7-13700KF and Intel Core i9-10980XE @ 3.00GHz 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 Intel Core i9-10980XE @ 3.00GHz takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i9-10980XE @ 3.00GHz drawing more power under load (165W vs 125W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.