Intel Core i7-13700K
Benchmarks & Specs

The Intel Core i7-13700K is a 16-core processor that can process 24 threads simultaneously. It uses a hybrid core design that combines 8 fast P-cores (Raptor Cove) with 8 slower and more efficient E-cores (Gracemont). While the Rator-Cove cores offer a small step up from their predecessor, the E-cores carry over from the previous generation with no design changes.

The clock frequency of the P cores is 3.4 GHz (up to 5.4 GHz in turbo mode) while the E cores clock at 2.5 GHz (up to 4.2 GHz maximum in turbo mode). The P cores support Intels Hyperthreading technology and can process 2 threads per CPU core. The E cores can only process 1 thread per core at a time.

Like all K-CPUs from Intel, the Intel Core i7-13700K can be further overclocked. However, this requires a very good cooling solution, since the standard CPUs can already absorb considerable amounts of energy, which increase significantly with overclocking.

Nothing has changed in the integrated graphics compared to the predecessor either. Intel continues to rely on the Intel UHD Graphics 770, which is sufficient to display an image on one or more monitors, even in high resolutions. The iGPU is not suitable for gaming. In return, all modern video codecs, including AV1, can be played back smoothly with the Intel UHD Graphics 770.

Up to 128 GB of RAM in two modules (max. 4 memory banks) is supported, with officially up to DDR5-5600 being supported. Faster working memory modules can also be easily connected to the system via an Intel XMP 3.0 profile.

The processor provides up to 20 PCIe 5.0 lines. This is enough, for example, to connect a graphics card with 1x16 lines and a fast NVMe M.2 SSD.

• Strong multi-core performance
• Modern PCIe 5.0 connectivity
• Large L2 and L3 caches
• Solid overall performance