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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 i7-11700T

2021

Why buy it

✅Costs $86 less on MSRP ($323 MSRP vs $409 MSRP).
✅Draws 35W instead of 125W, a 90W reduction.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Core i7-13700K.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-13700K across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (15,393 vs 45,784).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 30 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 47.7 vs 111.9 PassMark/$ ($323 MSRP vs $409 MSRP).
❌Older platform position on LGA1200 with DDR4, while Core i7-13700K moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.

Core i7-13700K

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +27.3% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+87.5% larger total L3 cache (30 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Delivers 134.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 111.9 vs 47.7 PassMark/$ ($409 MSRP vs $323 MSRP).
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of LGA1200 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

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26.6% HIGHER MSRP
$409 MSRPvs$323 MSRP
❌257.1% higher power demand at 125W vs 35W.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i7-11700T.

Core i7-11700T

2021

Core i7-13700K

2022

Why buy it

✅Costs $86 less on MSRP ($323 MSRP vs $409 MSRP).
✅Draws 35W instead of 125W, a 90W reduction.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Core i7-13700K.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +27.3% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+87.5% larger total L3 cache (30 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Delivers 134.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 111.9 vs 47.7 PassMark/$ ($409 MSRP vs $323 MSRP).
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of LGA1200 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-13700K across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (15,393 vs 45,784).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 30 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 47.7 vs 111.9 PassMark/$ ($323 MSRP vs $409 MSRP).
❌Older platform position on LGA1200 with DDR4, while Core i7-13700K moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.

Trade-offs

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26.6% HIGHER MSRP
$409 MSRPvs$323 MSRP
❌257.1% higher power demand at 125W vs 35W.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i7-11700T.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i7-13700K better than Core i7-11700T?

Yes. Core i7-13700K is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 27.3% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data, 197.4% 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 27.3% 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 197.4% better PassMark, backed by 16 cores and 24 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 87.5% larger total L3 cache (30 MB vs 16 MB).

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

Core i7-13700K is the smarter buy today. Core i7-13700K is 26.6% more expensive on MSRP at $409 MSRP versus $323 MSRP, and it gives you a 27.3% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 134.9% better value on MSRP (111.9 vs 47.7 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper. That said, if you already own a compatible LGA1200 + DDR4 setup, Core i7-11700T can still make sense as a platform-matched option because it avoids a motherboard and RAM swap.

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 2021), a healthier platform with LGA1700 and DDR5 instead of LGA1200, 87.5% larger total L3 cache (30 MB vs 16 MB), and more multi-core headroom with 16 cores / 24 threads instead of 8/16. 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 i7-11700T Benchmark Check

Core i7-13700K Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-11700T	Core i7-13700K
1080p
low	189 FPS	284 FPS
medium	155 FPS	268 FPS
high	128 FPS	223 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	190 FPS
1440p
low	151 FPS	238 FPS
medium	120 FPS	200 FPS
high	98 FPS	159 FPS
ultra	81 FPS	139 FPS
4K
low	85 FPS	159 FPS
medium	73 FPS	134 FPS
high	59 FPS	103 FPS
ultra	46 FPS	90 FPS

Open Core i7-11700T Open Core i7-13700K

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-11700T	Core i7-13700K
1080p
low	277 FPS	689 FPS
medium	227 FPS	580 FPS
high	204 FPS	484 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	439 FPS
1440p
low	244 FPS	595 FPS
medium	206 FPS	525 FPS
high	185 FPS	441 FPS
ultra	159 FPS	378 FPS
4K
low	170 FPS	348 FPS
medium	147 FPS	314 FPS
high	141 FPS	295 FPS
ultra	121 FPS	261 FPS

Open Core i7-11700T Open Core i7-13700K

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-11700T	Core i7-13700K
1080p
low	385 FPS	648 FPS
medium	385 FPS	530 FPS
high	385 FPS	467 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	405 FPS
1440p
low	385 FPS	591 FPS
medium	385 FPS	491 FPS
high	385 FPS	427 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	371 FPS
4K
low	385 FPS	434 FPS
medium	364 FPS	374 FPS
high	327 FPS	339 FPS
ultra	262 FPS	290 FPS

Open Core i7-11700T Open Core i7-13700K

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-11700T	Core i7-13700K
1080p
low	385 FPS	970 FPS
medium	385 FPS	883 FPS
high	385 FPS	766 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	689 FPS
1440p
low	385 FPS	829 FPS
medium	385 FPS	740 FPS
high	385 FPS	642 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	566 FPS
4K
low	385 FPS	567 FPS
medium	385 FPS	515 FPS
high	385 FPS	463 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	404 FPS

Open Core i7-11700T Open Core i7-13700K

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-11700T and Core i7-13700K

Core i7-11700T

The Core i7-11700T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Rocket Lake (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 1.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 15,393 points. Launch price was $299.

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.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-11700T packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i7-13700K offers 16 cores / 24 threads — the Core i7-13700K has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i7-11700T versus 5.4 GHz on the Core i7-13700K — a 16% clock advantage for the Core i7-13700K (base: 1.4 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Core i7-11700T uses the Rocket Lake (2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-13700K uses Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-11700T scores 15,393 against the Core i7-13700K's 45,784 — a 99.4% lead for the Core i7-13700K. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,497 vs 2,846, a 62.1% lead for the Core i7-13700K that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Core i7-11700T vs 30 MB (total) on the Core i7-13700K.

Feature	Core i7-11700T	Core i7-13700K
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	16 / 24+100%
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz	5.4 GHz+17%
Base Clock	1.4 GHz	3.4 GHz+143%
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)	30 MB (total)+88%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	2 MB (per core)+700%
Process	14 nm	Intel 7 nm-50%
Architecture	Rocket Lake (2021)	Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022)
PassMark	15,393	45,784+197%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	31,000
Geekbench 6 Single	1,497	2,846+90%
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	18,980

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-11700T uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i7-13700K uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-3200 on the Core i7-11700T versus DDR5-5600 on the Core i7-13700K — the Core i7-13700K supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i7-13700K supports up to 192 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 20 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: H510,B560,H570,Z590,Q570 (Core i7-11700T) and Intel Z790,Intel H770,Intel B760,Intel Z690,Intel H670,Intel B660,Intel H610 (Core i7-13700K).

Feature	Core i7-11700T	Core i7-13700K
Socket	LGA1200	LGA1700
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 5.0+25%
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200	DDR5-5600+25%
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	192 GB+50%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	Yes
PCIe Lanes	20	20

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Advanced Features

Only the Core i7-13700K has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Core i7-11700T supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-11700T) vs true (Core i7-13700K). Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics 750 (Core i7-11700T) and Intel UHD Graphics 770 (Core i7-13700K) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-11700T targets Low Power Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i7-11700T rivals Ryzen 7 5700G; Core i7-13700K rivals Ryzen 9 7900X.

Feature	Core i7-11700T	Core i7-13700K
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	UHD Graphics 750	Intel UHD Graphics 770
Unlocked	No	Yes
AVX-512	Yes	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, EPT	true
Target Use	Low Power Desktop	—

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Value Analysis

The Core i7-11700T launched at $323 MSRP, while the Core i7-13700K debuted at $409. On MSRP ($323 vs $409), the Core i7-11700T is $86 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-11700T delivers 47.7 pts/$ vs 111.9 pts/$ for the Core i7-13700K — making the Core i7-13700K the 80.6% better value option.