Core i7-13700K vs Core i9-13900F

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

Intel Core i9-13900F ≈ ₹66,500 today · 2023 Buy now

Verdict: Core i7-13700K and Core i9-13900F are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features. At today's approximate prices, Core i7-13700K gives more estimated performance for the money.

Performance (estimate)

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Why pick Core i7-13700K

Has integrated graphics: works without a graphics card
About ₹17,300 cheaper today

Why pick Core i9-13900F

8 more cores (24 vs 16)
60 W lower rated TDP (65 W vs 125 W)

Specifications

	Core i7-13700K	Core i9-13900F
Architecture	Raptor Cove + Gracemont	Raptor Cove + Gracemont
Code name	Raptor Lake	Raptor Lake
Process	Intel 7	Intel 7
Cores	16	24
P-cores + E-cores	8P + 8E	8P + 16E
Threads	24	32
Boost clock	5.4 GHz	5.5 GHz
Base clock	3.4 GHz	2 GHz
L2 cache	24 MB	32 MB
L3 cache	30 MB	36 MB
TDP (rated)	125 W	65 W
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1700
Memory	DDR4/DDR5	DDR4/DDR5
Max memory speed	DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200	DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200
PCIe	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Overclocking	Unlocked	Locked
Cooler in the box	Not included	—
Integrated graphics	Intel UHD 770	—
Released	2022-10-20	2023-01-03
Price today (≈)	₹49,200	₹66,500

FAQ

Is Core i7-13700K better than Core i9-13900F?

Core i7-13700K and Core i9-13900F are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features. At today's approximate prices, Core i7-13700K gives more estimated performance for the money.

Which uses less power, Core i7-13700K or Core i9-13900F?

Core i9-13900F is rated at 65 W versus 125 W for Core i7-13700K.

Which is better value, Core i7-13700K or Core i9-13900F?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), Core i7-13700K gives more estimated performance for the money than Core i9-13900F. Prices change daily, so check the shop before you buy.