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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 i7-13700K

2022

Why buy it

✅+18.6% higher Geekbench single-core performance for gaming and desktop responsiveness.
✅+87.5% larger total L3 cache (30 MB vs 16 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $409 MSRP, while Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌346.4% higher power demand at 125W vs 28W.

Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U

2024

Why buy it

✅Draws 28W instead of 125W, a 97W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Geekbench single-core performance for gaming (2,400 vs 2,846).
❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (13,450 vs 31,000).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 30 MB).

Core i7-13700K

2022

Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U

2024

Why buy it

✅+18.6% higher Geekbench single-core performance for gaming and desktop responsiveness.
✅+87.5% larger total L3 cache (30 MB vs 16 MB).

Why buy it

✅Draws 28W instead of 125W, a 97W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $409 MSRP, while Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌346.4% higher power demand at 125W vs 28W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Geekbench single-core performance for gaming (2,400 vs 2,846).
❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (13,450 vs 31,000).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 30 MB).

Quick Answers

So, is Core i7-13700K better than Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U?

Yes. Core i7-13700K is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 2.4% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data, 130.5% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, and 91.3% higher PassMark, 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 2.4% 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 130.5% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, 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 at an unclear MSRP at $409 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 2.4% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (111.9 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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?

Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2022). 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

Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-13700K	Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U
1080p
low	284 FPS	256 FPS
medium	268 FPS	236 FPS
high	223 FPS	202 FPS
ultra	190 FPS	172 FPS
1440p
low	238 FPS	225 FPS
medium	200 FPS	188 FPS
high	159 FPS	155 FPS
ultra	139 FPS	135 FPS
4K
low	159 FPS	154 FPS
medium	134 FPS	129 FPS
high	103 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	87 FPS

Open Core i7-13700K Open Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-13700K	Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U
1080p
low	689 FPS	472 FPS
medium	580 FPS	396 FPS
high	484 FPS	345 FPS
ultra	439 FPS	308 FPS
1440p
low	595 FPS	413 FPS
medium	525 FPS	365 FPS
high	441 FPS	318 FPS
ultra	378 FPS	272 FPS
4K
low	348 FPS	274 FPS
medium	314 FPS	253 FPS
high	295 FPS	241 FPS
ultra	261 FPS	208 FPS

Open Core i7-13700K Open Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-13700K	Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U
1080p
low	648 FPS	598 FPS
medium	530 FPS	598 FPS
high	467 FPS	598 FPS
ultra	405 FPS	598 FPS
1440p
low	591 FPS	598 FPS
medium	491 FPS	598 FPS
high	427 FPS	533 FPS
ultra	371 FPS	452 FPS
4K
low	434 FPS	518 FPS
medium	374 FPS	448 FPS
high	339 FPS	398 FPS
ultra	290 FPS	336 FPS

Open Core i7-13700K Open Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-13700K	Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U
1080p
low	970 FPS	598 FPS
medium	883 FPS	598 FPS
high	766 FPS	598 FPS
ultra	689 FPS	598 FPS
1440p
low	829 FPS	598 FPS
medium	740 FPS	598 FPS
high	642 FPS	598 FPS
ultra	566 FPS	597 FPS
4K
low	567 FPS	595 FPS
medium	515 FPS	535 FPS
high	463 FPS	480 FPS
ultra	404 FPS	418 FPS

Open Core i7-13700K Open Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-13700K and Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U

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.

Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U

The Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 16 April 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point (2024−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 23,934 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-13700K packs 16 cores / 24 threads, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i7-13700K has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.4 GHz on the Core i7-13700K versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U — a 5.7% clock advantage for the Core i7-13700K (base: 3.4 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Core i7-13700K uses the Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U uses Hawk Point (2024−2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-13700K scores 45,784 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U's 23,934 — a 62.7% lead for the Core i7-13700K. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 31,000 vs 13,450 (79% advantage for the Core i7-13700K). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,846 vs 2,400, a 17% lead for the Core i7-13700K that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 18,980 vs 9,500 (66.6% advantage for the Core i7-13700K). L3 cache: 30 MB (total) on the Core i7-13700K vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U.

Feature	Core i7-13700K	Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U
Cores / Threads	16 / 24+100%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	5.4 GHz+6%	5.1 GHz
Base Clock	3.4 GHz+3%	3.3 GHz
L3 Cache	30 MB (total)+88%	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+100%	1 MB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	4 nm-43%
Architecture	Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022)	Hawk Point (2024−2025)
PassMark	45,784+91%	23,934
Cinebench R23 Multi	31,000+130%	13,450
Geekbench 6 Single	2,846+19%	2,400
Geekbench 6 Multi	18,980+100%	9,500

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-13700K uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-5600 memory speed. The Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U supports up to 256 GB of RAM compared to 192 GB — 28.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 20 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: Intel Z790,Intel H770,Intel B760,Intel Z690,Intel H670,Intel B660,Intel H610 (Core i7-13700K) and FP7,FP8 (Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U).

Feature	Core i7-13700K	Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U
Socket	LGA1700	FP7
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5600	DDR5-5600
Max RAM Capacity	192 GB	256 GB+33%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	Yes	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 Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: true (Core i7-13700K) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U). Both include integrated graphics — Intel UHD Graphics 770 (Core i7-13700K) and Radeon 780M (Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i7-13700K rivals Ryzen 9 7900X; Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U rivals Core Ultra 7 164U.