Intel Core i7-13700K — Benchmarks & Specs
Bottom line: how fast is the Intel Core i7-13700K?
In PassMark CPU Mark it scores 45,684–45,716 pts, across two PassMark results (PassMark CPU benchmark listing, PassMark CPU benchmark listing). 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.
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.
| Game | Resolution | Settings | Relative | Avg FPS | 1% low | Test GPU | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counter-Strike 2 | 1080p | High | 318 fps | — | Not recorded | WePC 2023-10 | |
| 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 |
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.
| Benchmark | Relative | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| PassMark CPU Mark | 45,716 pts | PassMark retrieved 2026-04-20 | |
| PassMark CPU Mark | 45,684 points | PassMark Software retrieved 2026-06-13 | |
| Cinebench R23 multi | 30,137 points | PCGamesN 2022-10-20 | |
| Geekbench 6 multi | 20,193 points | Geekbench Browser retrieved 2026-07-14 | |
| Geekbench 6 multi | 17,708 points | Beebom 2023-01-15 | |
| PassMark CPU Mark single thread | 4,328 pts | PassMark retrieved 2026-04-20 | |
| PassMark CPU Mark single thread | 4,325 points | PassMark Software retrieved 2026-09-25 | |
| Geekbench 6 single | 2,974 points | PC Guide 2025-02-03 | |
| Geekbench 6 single | 2,941 points | Geekbench Browser retrieved 2026-07-14 | |
| 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
| TDP | 125 W |
|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 |
| Efficiency cores | 8 |
| Performance cores | 8 |
| Threads | 24 |
| L3 cache | 30 MB |
| Boost clock | 5.4 GHz |
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