Intel Core i7-13700 vs Intel Core i9-12900KF

In this comparison, we analyze the Intel Core i7-13700 and Intel Core i9-12900KF CPUs. The Intel Core i7-13700 is 13% slower and 19% more expensive than Intel Core i9-12900KF.

Specifications comparison

PRICE£295.97£239.99
CPU MARK3637840966
VALUE123171
SOCKETLGA 1700LGA 1700
TDP65W241W
EFFICIENCY560170
CORES8 x 2.10 GHz8 x 3.20 GHz
TURBO5.20 GHz5.20 GHz
THREADS41014144
DATEQ3/2022Q4/2021

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i7-13700

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 7 7700
34472
£256.64
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
34296
£359.99
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G
31673
£221.97

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i9-12900KF

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 7 7700
34472
£256.64
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
34296
£359.99
AMD Ryzen 9 7900
48335
£458

Is Intel Core i7-13700 better than Intel Core i9-12900KF?

When considering value for money, the Intel Core i7-13700 offers a worse deal than the Intel Core i9-12900KF by 39%.


The Intel Core i7-13700 is more energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 65 watts and a CPUMark score of 36378. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 560. The Intel Core i9-12900KF efficiency score is 170. So, the Intel Core i7-13700 leads by 70%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


The value score is calculated by comparing the benchmark score with the price.