i9-13900HK vs i7-13700K

Aggregate performance score

Core i7-13700K
2022
16 cores / 24 threads, 125 Watt
29.21
+47.2%
Core i9-13900HK
2023
14 cores / 20 threads, 45 Watt
19.85

Core i7-13700K outperforms Core i9-13900HK by a considerable 47% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-13700K and Core i9-13900HK processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking149281
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation60.67no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7Alder Lake-P
Power efficiency10.9341.75
Architecture codenameRaptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022)Raptor Lake-H (2023)
Release date27 September 2022 (2 years ago)4 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$409$697

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-13700K and Core i9-13900HK basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)14 (Tetradeca-Core)
Threads2420
Base clock speed3.4 GHz2.6 GHz
Boost clock speed5.4 GHz5.4 GHz
Bus rate4 × 16 GT/sno data
Multiplier34no data
L1 cache80K (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache30 MB (shared)24 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size257 mm2257 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-13700K and Core i9-13900HK compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCLGA1700FCBGA1744
Power consumption (TDP)125 W, 253 Watt45 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-13700K and Core i9-13900HK. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
SIPP+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0++
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Core i7-13700K and Core i9-13900HK technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-13700K and Core i9-13900HK are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-13700K and Core i9-13900HK. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267
Maximum memory size192 GB96 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth89.604 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 770Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics eligible
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.6 GHz1.5 GHz
Execution Units3296

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-13700K and Core i9-13900HK integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported44

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-13700K and Core i9-13900HK integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2160 @ 60Hz4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz4096 x 2304 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-13700K and Core i9-13900HK integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212.1
OpenGL4.54.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-13700K and Core i9-13900HK.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.05.0
PCI Express lanes208

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i7-13700K 29.21
+47.2%
i9-13900HK 19.85

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i7-13700K 46399
+47.1%
i9-13900HK 31536

Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 15 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R15 which uses all the processor threads.

i7-13700K 4508
+52.8%
i9-13900HK 2950

Cinebench 15 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R15 (standing for Release 15) is a benchmark made by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version (sometimes called Single-Thread) only uses a single processor thread to render a room full of reflective spheres and light sources.

i7-13700K 303
+8.6%
i9-13900HK 279

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

i7-13700K 20191
+34.7%
i9-13900HK 14985

Geekbench 5.5 Single-Core

i7-13700K 2110
+8.7%
i9-13900HK 1942

7-Zip Single

i7-13700K 7062
+20.4%
i9-13900HK 5864

7-Zip

i7-13700K 111390
+44.3%
i9-13900HK 77190

WebXPRT 3

i7-13700K 348
+17.2%
i9-13900HK 297

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 29.21 19.85
Recency 27 September 2022 4 January 2023
Physical cores 16 14
Threads 24 20
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 45 Watt

i7-13700K has a 47.2% higher aggregate performance score, and 14.3% more physical cores and 20% more threads.

i9-13900HK, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 3 months, and 177.8% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-13700K is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i9-13900HK in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-13700K is a desktop processor while Core i9-13900HK is a notebook one.


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