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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

✅Better for gaming: +22.7% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+87.5% larger total L3 cache (30 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Delivers 81.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 111.9 vs 61.5 PassMark/$ ($409 MSRP vs $400 MSRP).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Intel UHD Graphics 770, while Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

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2.3% HIGHER MSRP
$409 MSRPvs$400 MSRP
❌127.3% higher power demand at 125W vs 55W.

Ryzen AI Max PRO 380

2025

Why buy it

✅Costs $9 less on MSRP ($400 MSRP vs $409 MSRP).
✅Draws 55W instead of 125W, a 70W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-13700K across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (24,613 vs 45,784).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 30 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 61.5 vs 111.9 PassMark/$ ($400 MSRP vs $409 MSRP).
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i7-13700K can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core i7-13700K

2022

Ryzen AI Max PRO 380

2025

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +22.7% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+87.5% larger total L3 cache (30 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Delivers 81.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 111.9 vs 61.5 PassMark/$ ($409 MSRP vs $400 MSRP).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Intel UHD Graphics 770, while Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅Costs $9 less on MSRP ($400 MSRP vs $409 MSRP).
✅Draws 55W instead of 125W, a 70W reduction.

Trade-offs

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2.3% HIGHER MSRP
$409 MSRPvs$400 MSRP
❌127.3% higher power demand at 125W vs 55W.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-13700K across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (24,613 vs 45,784).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 30 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 61.5 vs 111.9 PassMark/$ ($400 MSRP vs $409 MSRP).
❌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 Ryzen AI Max PRO 380?

Yes. Core i7-13700K is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 22.7% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data and 86% better 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 22.7% 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 86% 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 2.3% more expensive on MSRP at $409 MSRP versus $400 MSRP, and it gives you a 22.7% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 81.9% better value on MSRP (111.9 vs 61.5 PassMark/$), 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 AI Max PRO 380 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2025 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 AI Max PRO 380 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-13700K	Ryzen AI Max PRO 380
1080p
low	284 FPS	272 FPS
medium	268 FPS	239 FPS
high	223 FPS	204 FPS
ultra	190 FPS	174 FPS
1440p
low	238 FPS	233 FPS
medium	200 FPS	184 FPS
high	159 FPS	153 FPS
ultra	139 FPS	134 FPS
4K
low	159 FPS	161 FPS
medium	134 FPS	129 FPS
high	103 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	86 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-13700K	Ryzen AI Max PRO 380
1080p
low	689 FPS	402 FPS
medium	580 FPS	327 FPS
high	484 FPS	282 FPS
ultra	439 FPS	244 FPS
1440p
low	595 FPS	341 FPS
medium	525 FPS	287 FPS
high	441 FPS	255 FPS
ultra	378 FPS	216 FPS
4K
low	348 FPS	257 FPS
medium	314 FPS	221 FPS
high	295 FPS	201 FPS
ultra	261 FPS	170 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-13700K	Ryzen AI Max PRO 380
1080p
low	648 FPS	615 FPS
medium	530 FPS	615 FPS
high	467 FPS	615 FPS
ultra	405 FPS	554 FPS
1440p
low	591 FPS	615 FPS
medium	491 FPS	588 FPS
high	427 FPS	507 FPS
ultra	371 FPS	429 FPS
4K
low	434 FPS	509 FPS
medium	374 FPS	416 FPS
high	339 FPS	356 FPS
ultra	290 FPS	289 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-13700K	Ryzen AI Max PRO 380
1080p
low	970 FPS	615 FPS
medium	883 FPS	615 FPS
high	766 FPS	615 FPS
ultra	689 FPS	615 FPS
1440p
low	829 FPS	615 FPS
medium	740 FPS	615 FPS
high	642 FPS	615 FPS
ultra	566 FPS	589 FPS
4K
low	567 FPS	602 FPS
medium	515 FPS	536 FPS
high	463 FPS	480 FPS
ultra	404 FPS	421 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-13700K and Ryzen AI Max PRO 380

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 AI Max PRO 380

The Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Strix Halo (2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP11. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 24,613 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-13700K packs 16 cores / 24 threads, while the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i7-13700K has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.4 GHz on the Core i7-13700K versus 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 — a 9.7% clock advantage for the Core i7-13700K (base: 3.4 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Core i7-13700K uses the Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 uses Strix Halo (2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-13700K scores 45,784 against the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380's 24,613 — a 60.1% lead for the Core i7-13700K. L3 cache: 30 MB (total) on the Core i7-13700K vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380.

Feature	Core i7-13700K	Ryzen AI Max PRO 380
Cores / Threads	16 / 24+167%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	5.4 GHz+10%	4.9 GHz
Base Clock	3.4 GHz	3.6 GHz+6%
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)	Strix Halo (2025)
PassMark	45,784+86%	24,613
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 Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 uses FP11 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-13700K	Ryzen AI Max PRO 380
Socket	LGA1700	FP11
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
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 (Ryzen AI Max PRO 380). The Core i7-13700K includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 770), while the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i7-13700K rivals Ryzen 9 7900X.

Feature	Core i7-13700K	Ryzen AI Max PRO 380
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 Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 debuted at $400. On MSRP ($409 vs $400), the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 is $9 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-13700K delivers 111.9 pts/$ vs 61.5 pts/$ for the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 — making the Core i7-13700K the 58.1% better value option.