AMD Ryzen 7 7700 vs Intel Core i7-13700

The Intel Core i7-13700 (Raptor Lake S architecture), manufactured in 10 nm, features 16 cores (8 performance, 8 efficiency cores) and 24 threads.

With 24 MB L2 and 30 MB L3 cache, PCIe 5.0, and a max memory bandwidth of 90 GB/s, an Intel UHD Graphics 770 is integrated. This processor is aimed at demanding users and gamers. The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 (Raphael, Zen 4 architecture), manufactured using a more advanced 5 nm process, has 8 cores and 16 threads.

It offers 8 MB L2 and 32 MB L3 cache, PCIe 5.0, and a max memory bandwidth of 83 GB/s. An AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael) is integrated. It also targets demanding users and gamers. In benchmarks, the Intel Core i7-13700 shows advantages in single-core performance and significantly higher computing power in specific multi-core scenarios.

Both are very well suited for gaming, with the Intel potentially having a slight edge here. The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 is more energy-efficient due to its 5 nm process and exhibits lower power consumption under load; the Intel consumes more power under maximum load and requires stronger cooling.

The price-performance ratio depends on market prices. The Intel Core i7-13700 impresses with more cores/threads and strong multi-core performance for demanding workloads. The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 stands out with energy efficiency and modern architecture, offering very good performance in games and productivity.

For maximum multi-thread performance, the Intel Core i7-13700 is preferable; for efficiency and balanced performance, the AMD Ryzen 7 7700.