Ryzen 7 7800X vs i7-13700K

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Primary details

Comparing Core i7-13700K and Ryzen 7 7800X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking150not rated
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation63.99no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i7AMD Ryzen 7
Power efficiency22.11no data
Architecture codenameRaptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022)Zen 4
Release date27 September 2022 (2 years ago)no data
Launch price (MSRP)$409no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-13700K and Ryzen 7 7800X 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads2416
Base clock speed3.4 GHz4.2 GHz
Boost clock speed5.4 GHz5 GHz
Bus rate4 × 16 GT/sno data
Multiplier34no data
L1 cache80K (per core)512 KB
L2 cache2 MB (per core)8 MB
L3 cache30 MB (shared)96 MB
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nm5 nm, 6 nm
Die size257 mm271+122 mm
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-13700K and Ryzen 7 7800X 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 configuration1no data
SocketFCLGA1700no data
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt120 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-13700K and Ryzen 7 7800X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI+-
AVX+-
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Speed Shift+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
SIPP+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i7-13700K and Ryzen 7 7800X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-13700K and Ryzen 7 7800X are enumerated here.

VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-13700K and Ryzen 7 7800X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5no data
Maximum memory size192 GB128 GB
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth89.604 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 770no data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.6 GHzno data
Execution Units32no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-13700K and Ryzen 7 7800X integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-13700K and Ryzen 7 7800X integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2160 @ 60Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200 @ 120Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-13700K and Ryzen 7 7800X integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-13700K and Ryzen 7 7800X.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.0no data
PCI Express lanes20no data

Pros & cons summary


Physical cores 16 8
Threads 24 16
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 120 Watt

i7-13700K has 100% more physical cores and 50% more threads.

Ryzen 7 7800X, on the other hand, has 4.2% lower power consumption.

We couldn't decide between Core i7-13700K and Ryzen 7 7800X. We've got no test results to judge.


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