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Intel Core i7-13700K — Benchmarks & Specs

24 threads125W TDP$409 MSRP2022
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Bottom line: how fast is the Intel Core i7-13700K?

In PassMark CPU Mark it scores 45,716 pts, per PassMark. Across all its cores it scores 30,137 points in Cinebench R23 multi, per PCGamesN.

Every figure above is a row in the tables below, and each row links out to the review or public benchmark database the number was taken from. SpecPicks aggregates published measurements; it does not report first-party benchmark runs.

*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-10-13. Price and availability subject to change.

The Intel Core i7-13700K is a processor from the Raptor Lake family released in 2022 from Intel. Key on-paper specs include boost clock of 5.4 GHz, 125W TDP. It launched with a $409 MSRP, though street prices typically diverge meaningfully from launch pricing — see the linked product cards below for current listings. Data on this page draws on 10 synthetic benchmark results, 9 measured game frame-rate results, compiled from Tech4Gamers, Geekbench Browser, PassMark, PCGamesN, Beebom, Gamers Nexus, PC Guide, Tom's Hardware, WePC; each table row links to its source. Read this page when shopping the Intel Core i7-13700K, comparing it against other processors in your build, or sizing it for a specific workload (gaming at 1080p/1440p/4K or synthetic benchmark scores).

Gaming Performance (measured FPS)

Average and 1% low frame rates by game, resolution, and quality preset. Bars are scaled against the fastest result on this page.

Measured gaming frame rates for the Intel Core i7-13700K by game, resolution, and quality preset. “1% low” is the frame-time floor that determines perceived smoothness. A CPU’s frame rate depends on the graphics card it was tested with, named in the Test GPU column when the source records it. Each row links to its original review or benchmark database.
Game Resolution Settings Relative Avg FPS 1% low Test GPU Source
Counter-Strike 2 1080p High 318 fps — Not recorded WePC 2023-10-01
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p Ultra 212 fps — Not recorded Tom's Hardware 2022-10-20
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p Ultra 163 fps 137 fps Not recorded Tech4Gamers 2023-12-04
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p High 163 fps 137 fps Not recorded Tech4Gamers 2023-11-15
Baldur's Gate 3 1080p High 148 fps 127 fps Not recorded Tech4Gamers 2023-11-15
Baldur's Gate 3 1080p Ultra 148 fps 127 fps Not recorded Tech4Gamers 2023-12-04
Starfield 1080p High 97 fps 84 fps Not recorded Tech4Gamers 2023-11-15
Starfield 1080p Ultra 97 fps 84 fps Not recorded Tech4Gamers 2023-12-04
Starfield 1080p High 86 fps — Not recorded Gamers Nexus 2023-09-01

Synthetic Benchmarks

Higher is better. Bars are scaled within each benchmark family (multi-thread, single-thread, etc.) so you can compare like-with-like at a glance.

Synthetic benchmark scores for the Intel Core i7-13700K — higher is better. Each row links to the public database the number was taken from.
Benchmark Relative Score Source
PassMark CPU Mark 45,716 pts PassMark 2026-04-20
PassMark CPU Mark 45,684 points PassMark Software 2026-06-13
Cinebench R23 multi 30,137 points PCGamesN 2022-10-20
Geekbench 6 multi 20,193 points Geekbench Browser 2023-06-01
Geekbench 6 multi 17,708 points Beebom 2023-01-15
PassMark Single Thread 4,328 pts PassMark 2026-04-20
PassMark Single Thread Rating 4,325 points PassMark Software 2026-09-25
Geekbench 6 single 2,974 points PC Guide 2025-02-03
Geekbench 6 single 2,941 points Geekbench Browser 2023-06-01
Cinebench R23 single 2,099 points PCGamesN 2022-10-20

Systems with the Intel Core i7-13700K

Laptops and desktops that ship with the Intel Core i7-13700K — whole systems, listed separately from the part itself.

Full Specifications

TDP125 W
SocketLGA1700
Efficiency cores8
Performance cores8
Threads24
L3 cache30 MB
Boost clock5.4 GHz

Intel Core i7-13700K — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Intel Core i7-13700K best used for?
Intel Core i7-13700K is a Raptor Lake-family processor. Mainstream desktops and gaming builds are the typical workloads.
When was the Intel Core i7-13700K released, and what was its launch MSRP?
Intel Core i7-13700K launched in 2022 at a $409 MSRP. Street prices drift from launch pricing over a product's life, so check the current listing before buying.
Where do the Intel Core i7-13700K benchmark numbers come from?
Each benchmark row on this page names its source (public benchmark databases such as TechPowerUp, PassMark, Geekbench and Cinebench, and community reports such as r/LocalLLaMA threads) and links to it, so every number can be checked against the original.
How many cores does the Intel Core i7-13700K have, and how does it benchmark?
Core and thread counts for Intel Core i7-13700K aren't on file. Synthetic benchmark results (PassMark CPU Mark, Cinebench, Geekbench) are in the Synthetic Benchmarks section.
Where can I buy the Intel Core i7-13700K?
The Intel Core i7-13700K isn't sold on its own in our catalog; the Systems section on this page links laptops and desktops that ship with it. SpecPicks earns a small affiliate commission on qualifying purchases.

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