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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

✅+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 9 8945HS mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌177.8% higher power demand at 125W vs 45W.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 9 8945HS.

Ryzen 9 8945HS

2023

Why buy it

✅Draws 45W instead of 125W, a 80W reduction.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Laptop Integrated), unlike Core i7-13700K.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Geekbench single-core performance for gaming (2,686 vs 2,846).
❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (17,200 vs 31,000).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 30 MB).

Core i7-13700K

2022

Ryzen 9 8945HS

2023

Why buy it

✅+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 45W instead of 125W, a 80W reduction.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Laptop Integrated), unlike Core i7-13700K.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $409 MSRP, while Ryzen 9 8945HS mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌177.8% higher power demand at 125W vs 45W.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 9 8945HS.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Geekbench single-core performance for gaming (2,686 vs 2,846).
❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (17,200 vs 31,000).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 30 MB).

Quick Answers

So, is Core i7-13700K better than Ryzen 9 8945HS?

Yes. Core i7-13700K is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 0.8% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data, 80.2% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, and 54.8% 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 0.8% 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 80.2% 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 $409 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 0.8% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (111.9 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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 9 8945HS is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2022). That makes it the safer long-term pick.

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 9 8945HS Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-13700K	Ryzen 9 8945HS
1080p
low	284 FPS	265 FPS
medium	268 FPS	240 FPS
high	223 FPS	202 FPS
ultra	190 FPS	174 FPS
1440p
low	238 FPS	234 FPS
medium	200 FPS	192 FPS
high	159 FPS	156 FPS
ultra	139 FPS	138 FPS
4K
low	159 FPS	162 FPS
medium	134 FPS	135 FPS
high	103 FPS	104 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	91 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-13700K	Ryzen 9 8945HS
1080p
low	689 FPS	488 FPS
medium	580 FPS	401 FPS
high	484 FPS	343 FPS
ultra	439 FPS	305 FPS
1440p
low	595 FPS	427 FPS
medium	525 FPS	369 FPS
high	441 FPS	316 FPS
ultra	378 FPS	269 FPS
4K
low	348 FPS	281 FPS
medium	314 FPS	255 FPS
high	295 FPS	239 FPS
ultra	261 FPS	205 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-13700K	Ryzen 9 8945HS
1080p
low	648 FPS	740 FPS
medium	530 FPS	740 FPS
high	467 FPS	729 FPS
ultra	405 FPS	623 FPS
1440p
low	591 FPS	740 FPS
medium	491 FPS	644 FPS
high	427 FPS	544 FPS
ultra	371 FPS	467 FPS
4K
low	434 FPS	540 FPS
medium	374 FPS	474 FPS
high	339 FPS	421 FPS
ultra	290 FPS	357 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-13700K	Ryzen 9 8945HS
1080p
low	970 FPS	740 FPS
medium	883 FPS	740 FPS
high	766 FPS	740 FPS
ultra	689 FPS	740 FPS
1440p
low	829 FPS	740 FPS
medium	740 FPS	740 FPS
high	642 FPS	657 FPS
ultra	566 FPS	572 FPS
4K
low	567 FPS	574 FPS
medium	515 FPS	511 FPS
high	463 FPS	455 FPS
ultra	404 FPS	393 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-13700K and Ryzen 9 8945HS

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 9 8945HS

The Ryzen 9 8945HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 4 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 29,584 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-13700K packs 16 cores / 24 threads, while the Ryzen 9 8945HS 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 5.2 GHz on the Ryzen 9 8945HS — a 3.8% clock advantage for the Core i7-13700K (base: 3.4 GHz vs 4 GHz). The Core i7-13700K uses the Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 9 8945HS uses Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-13700K scores 45,784 against the Ryzen 9 8945HS's 29,584 — a 43% lead for the Core i7-13700K. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 31,000 vs 17,200 (57.3% advantage for the Core i7-13700K). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,846 vs 2,686, a 5.8% lead for the Core i7-13700K that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 18,980 vs 13,283 (35.3% advantage for the Core i7-13700K). L3 cache: 30 MB (total) on the Core i7-13700K vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 9 8945HS.

Feature	Core i7-13700K	Ryzen 9 8945HS
Cores / Threads	16 / 24+100%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	5.4 GHz+4%	5.2 GHz
Base Clock	3.4 GHz	4 GHz+18%
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-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024)
PassMark	45,784+55%	29,584
Cinebench R23 Multi	31,000+80%	17,200
Geekbench 6 Single	2,846+6%	2,686
Geekbench 6 Multi	18,980+43%	13,283

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-13700K uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 9 8945HS uses FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-5600 memory speed. The Ryzen 9 8945HS 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 9 8945HS).

Feature	Core i7-13700K	Ryzen 9 8945HS
Socket	LGA1700	FP8
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5600	LPDDR5x-7500, DDR5-5600
Max RAM Capacity	192 GB	256 GB+33%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	Yes	No
PCIe Lanes	20	20

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Advanced Features

Both processors feature an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. Only the Ryzen 9 8945HS supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: true (Core i7-13700K) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 9 8945HS). Both include integrated graphics — Intel UHD Graphics 770 (Core i7-13700K) and Radeon 780M (Ryzen 9 8945HS) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 9 8945HS targets Premium Performance Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i7-13700K rivals Ryzen 9 7900X; Ryzen 9 8945HS rivals Core Ultra 9 185H.

Feature	Core i7-13700K	Ryzen 9 8945HS
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	Intel UHD Graphics 770	Radeon 780M
Unlocked	Yes	Yes
AVX-512	No	Yes
Virtualization	true	AMD-V
Target Use	—	Premium Performance Laptop