Core i7-13700KF vs Core i7-4700EQ
Aggregate performance score
i7-13700KF outperforms i7-4700EQ by a whopping 754% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing Core i7-4700EQ and Core i7-13700KF processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in performance ranking | 1510 | 138 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | no data | 67.37 |
| Market segment | Laptop | Desktop processor |
| Series | no data | Intel Core i7 |
| Architecture codename | Crystalwell (2013−2014) | Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) |
| Release date | 27 May 2013 (11 years ago) | 27 September 2022 (1 year ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | no data | $384 |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
Performance per price, higher is better.
Detailed specifications
Core i7-4700EQ and Core i7-13700KF 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 cores | 4 (Quad-Core) | 16 (Hexadeca-Core) |
| Threads | 8 | 24 |
| Base clock speed | 2.4 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 3.4 GHz | 5.4 GHz |
| Bus rate | no data | 4 × 16 GT/s |
| Multiplier | no data | 34 |
| L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) | 768 KB |
| L2 cache | 256 KB (per core) | 8 MB |
| L3 cache | 8192 KB (shared) | 6 MB |
| Chip lithography | 22 nm | Intel 7 nm |
| Die size | 177 mm2 | 257 mm2 |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 100 °C | 72 °C |
| Number of transistors | 1,400 million | no data |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | + |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
Compatibility
Information on Core i7-4700EQ and Core i7-13700KF 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 configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Socket | Intel BGA1364 | 1700 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 47 Watt | 125 W, 253 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-4700EQ and Core i7-13700KF. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| AES-NI | + | + |
| AVX | + | + |
| vPro | no data | + |
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | + | + |
| Hyper-Threading Technology | + | no data |
| TSX | + | no data |
Security technologies
Core i7-4700EQ and Core i7-13700KF technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
| TXT | + | no data |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-4700EQ and Core i7-13700KF are enumerated here.
| VT-d | no data | + |
| VT-x | + | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-4700EQ and Core i7-13700KF. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR3 | DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel |
| Maximum memory size | no data | 128 GB |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | no data | 89.604 GB/s |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | Intel HD 4600 | no data |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-4700EQ and Core i7-13700KF.
| PCIe version | no data | 5.0 |
| PCI Express lanes | no data | 20 |
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.
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.
GeekBench 5 Single-Core
GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 3.50 | 29.89 |
| Recency | 27 May 2013 | 27 September 2022 |
| Physical cores | 4 | 16 |
| Threads | 8 | 24 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 47 Watt | 125 Watt |
i7-4700EQ has 166% lower power consumption.
i7-13700KF, on the other hand, has a 754% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 9 years, and 300% more physical cores and 200% more threads.
The Core i7-13700KF is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-4700EQ in performance tests.
Be aware that Core i7-4700EQ is a notebook processor while Core i7-13700KF is a desktop one.
Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-4700EQ and Core i7-13700KF, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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