Core i7-13700K vs FX-6350

CPU

GPU

Core i7-13700K

16 Cores24 Thrd125 WWMax: 5.4 GHz2022

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FX-6350

6 Cores6 Thrd125 WWMax: 4.2 GHz2013

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-13700K

16 / 24

45,784

+886.7%

4,640

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core i7-13700K

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +169.5% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Delivers 218.5% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 111.9 vs 35.2 PassMark/$ ($409 MSRP vs $132 MSRP).
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of AM3+ and older memory support.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Intel UHD Graphics 770, while FX-6350 needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

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209.8% HIGHER MSRP
$409 MSRPvs$132 MSRP

FX-6350

2013

Why buy it

✅Costs $277 less on MSRP ($132 MSRP vs $409 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-13700K across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (4,640 vs 45,784).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 35.2 vs 111.9 PassMark/$ ($132 MSRP vs $409 MSRP).
❌Older platform position on AM3+, while Core i7-13700K moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i7-13700K can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core i7-13700K

2022

FX-6350

2013

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +169.5% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Delivers 218.5% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 111.9 vs 35.2 PassMark/$ ($409 MSRP vs $132 MSRP).
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of AM3+ and older memory support.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Intel UHD Graphics 770, while FX-6350 needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅Costs $277 less on MSRP ($132 MSRP vs $409 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌
209.8% HIGHER MSRP
$409 MSRPvs$132 MSRP

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-13700K across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (4,640 vs 45,784).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 35.2 vs 111.9 PassMark/$ ($132 MSRP vs $409 MSRP).
❌Older platform position on AM3+, while Core i7-13700K moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i7-13700K can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i7-13700K better than FX-6350?

Yes. Core i7-13700K is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 169.5% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data, 886.7% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Core i7-13700K is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 169.5% more average FPS across 50 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i7-13700K is the better fit. You are getting 886.7% better PassMark, backed by 16 cores and 24 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Core i7-13700K is the smarter buy today. Core i7-13700K is 209.8% more expensive on MSRP at $409 MSRP versus $132 MSRP, and it gives you a 169.5% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 218.5% better value on MSRP (111.9 vs 35.2 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Core i7-13700K is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2022 vs 2013), a healthier platform with LGA1700 and DDR5 instead of AM3+, and more multi-core headroom with 16 cores / 24 threads instead of 6/6. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i7-13700K Benchmark Check

FX-6350 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-13700K	FX-6350
1080p
low	284 FPS	116 FPS
medium	268 FPS	116 FPS
high	223 FPS	116 FPS
ultra	190 FPS	98 FPS
1440p
low	238 FPS	116 FPS
medium	200 FPS	116 FPS
high	159 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	139 FPS	79 FPS
4K
low	159 FPS	65 FPS
medium	134 FPS	58 FPS
high	103 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	36 FPS

Open Core i7-13700K Open FX-6350

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-13700K	FX-6350
1080p
low	689 FPS	116 FPS
medium	580 FPS	116 FPS
high	484 FPS	116 FPS
ultra	439 FPS	116 FPS
1440p
low	595 FPS	116 FPS
medium	525 FPS	116 FPS
high	441 FPS	116 FPS
ultra	378 FPS	116 FPS
4K
low	348 FPS	116 FPS
medium	314 FPS	116 FPS
high	295 FPS	116 FPS
ultra	261 FPS	116 FPS

Open Core i7-13700K Open FX-6350

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-13700K	FX-6350
1080p
low	648 FPS	116 FPS
medium	530 FPS	116 FPS
high	467 FPS	116 FPS
ultra	405 FPS	116 FPS
1440p
low	591 FPS	116 FPS
medium	491 FPS	116 FPS
high	427 FPS	116 FPS
ultra	371 FPS	116 FPS
4K
low	434 FPS	116 FPS
medium	374 FPS	116 FPS
high	339 FPS	116 FPS
ultra	290 FPS	116 FPS

Open Core i7-13700K Open FX-6350

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-13700K	FX-6350
1080p
low	970 FPS	116 FPS
medium	883 FPS	116 FPS
high	766 FPS	116 FPS
ultra	689 FPS	116 FPS
1440p
low	829 FPS	116 FPS
medium	740 FPS	116 FPS
high	642 FPS	116 FPS
ultra	566 FPS	116 FPS
4K
low	567 FPS	116 FPS
medium	515 FPS	116 FPS
high	463 FPS	116 FPS
ultra	404 FPS	116 FPS

Open Core i7-13700K Open FX-6350

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-13700K and FX-6350

Core i7-13700K

The Core i7-13700K is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 27 September 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) architecture. It features 16 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 45,784 points. Launch price was $409.

FX-6350

The FX-6350 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 April 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Vishera (2012−2015) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 3.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L2 cache: 6144 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: AM3+. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,640 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-13700K packs 16 cores / 24 threads, while the FX-6350 offers 6 cores / 6 threads — the Core i7-13700K has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.4 GHz on the Core i7-13700K versus 4.2 GHz on the FX-6350 — a 25% clock advantage for the Core i7-13700K (base: 3.4 GHz vs 3.9 GHz). The Core i7-13700K uses the Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the FX-6350 uses Vishera (2012−2015) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-13700K scores 45,784 against the FX-6350's 4,640 — a 163.2% lead for the Core i7-13700K.

Feature	Core i7-13700K	FX-6350
Cores / Threads	16 / 24+167%	6 / 6
Boost Clock	5.4 GHz+29%	4.2 GHz
Base Clock	3.4 GHz	3.9 GHz+15%
L3 Cache	30 MB (total)	—
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)	6144 kB+200%
Process	Intel 7 nm-78%	32 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022)	Vishera (2012−2015)
PassMark	45,784+887%	4,640
Cinebench R23 Multi	31,000	—
Geekbench 6 Single	2,846	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	18,980	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-13700K uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the FX-6350 uses AM3+ (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-13700K	FX-6350
Socket	LGA1700	AM3+
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+150%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5600	—
Max RAM Capacity	192 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	Yes	—
PCIe Lanes	20	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: true (Core i7-13700K) / not specified (FX-6350). The Core i7-13700K includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 770), while the FX-6350 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i7-13700K rivals Ryzen 9 7900X.

Feature	Core i7-13700K	FX-6350
Integrated GPU	Yes	—
IGPU Model	Intel UHD Graphics 770	—
Unlocked	Yes	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	true	—

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Value Analysis

The Core i7-13700K launched at $409 MSRP, while the FX-6350 debuted at $132. On MSRP ($409 vs $132), the FX-6350 is $277 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-13700K delivers 111.9 pts/$ vs 35.2 pts/$ for the FX-6350 — making the Core i7-13700K the 104.4% better value option.