Core i7-12700K vs Core i7-13700K

Intel Core i7-12700K ≈ ₹33,100 today · 2021 Buy now

≈14% higher est. score

Intel Core i7-13700K ≈ ₹49,200 today · 2022 Buy now

Verdict: Core i7-13700K scores about 14% higher than Core i7-12700K in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings.

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Core i7-12700K Core i7-13700K

These are PC-Build's own estimates worked out from the specifications, not official AMD or Intel benchmarks and not frame rates. The real gap depends on the game, your graphics card, the resolution and the settings. How the scores work

Why pick Core i7-12700K

About ₹16,100 cheaper today

Why pick Core i7-13700K

14% higher estimated gaming score
4 more cores (16 vs 12)

Specifications

	Core i7-12700K	Core i7-13700K
Architecture	Golden Cove + Gracemont	Raptor Cove + Gracemont
Code name	Alder Lake	Raptor Lake
Process	Intel 7	Intel 7
Cores	12	16
P-cores + E-cores	8P + 4E	8P + 8E
Threads	20	24
Boost clock	4.9 GHz	5.4 GHz
Base clock	3.6 GHz	3.4 GHz
L2 cache	12 MB	24 MB
L3 cache	25 MB	30 MB
TDP (rated)	125 W	125 W
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1700
Memory	DDR4/DDR5	DDR4/DDR5
Max memory speed	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200	DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200
PCIe	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Overclocking	Unlocked	Unlocked
Cooler in the box	Not included	Not included
Integrated graphics	Intel UHD 770	Intel UHD 770
Released	2021	2022-10-20
Price today (≈)	₹33,100	₹49,200

FAQ

Is Core i7-12700K better than Core i7-13700K?

Core i7-13700K scores about 14% higher than Core i7-12700K in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings.

Which uses less power, Core i7-12700K or Core i7-13700K?

Both are rated at 125 W.

Which is better value, Core i7-12700K or Core i7-13700K?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), performance for the money is close, so pick on features, platform and the price you actually find.