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

In this comparison, we analyze the Intel Core i7-13700K and Intel Core i9-12900K CPUs. The Intel Core i7-13700K is 10% faster and 16% cheaper than Intel Core i9-12900K.

Specifications comparison

Intel Core i7-13700K
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PRICE£263.03£305.27
CPU MARK4587641214
VALUE174135
SOCKETLGA 1700LGA 1700
TDP125W241W
EFFICIENCY367171
CORES8 x 3.40 GHz8 x 3.20 GHz
TURBO5.40 GHz5.20 GHz
THREADS43324136
DATEQ4/2022Q4/2021

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i7-13700K

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 9 7900
48335
£458
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D
50315
£458.99
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D
50315
£529.98

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i9-12900K

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 i7-13700K better than Intel Core i9-12900K?

When considering value for money, the Intel Core i7-13700K offers a better deal than the Intel Core i9-12900K by 22%.


The Intel Core i7-13700K is more energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 125 watts and a CPUMark score of 45876. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 367. The Intel Core i9-12900K efficiency score is 171. So, the Intel Core i7-13700K leads by 53%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


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