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 i7-13700

2023

Why buy it

✅+1.7% higher PassMark.
✅Costs $15 less on MSRP ($384 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 105W, a 40W reduction.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Ryzen 7 7700X.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 7700X across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Ryzen 7 7700X

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +18.8% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅20% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 20) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (35,607 vs 36,230).
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3.9% HIGHER MSRP
$399 MSRPvs$384 MSRP
❌61.5% higher power demand at 105W vs 65W.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i7-13700.

Core i7-13700

2023

Ryzen 7 7700X

2022

Why buy it

✅+1.7% higher PassMark.
✅Costs $15 less on MSRP ($384 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 105W, a 40W reduction.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Ryzen 7 7700X.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +18.8% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅20% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 20) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 7700X across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (35,607 vs 36,230).
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3.9% HIGHER MSRP
$399 MSRPvs$384 MSRP
❌61.5% higher power demand at 105W vs 65W.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i7-13700.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i7-13700 better than Ryzen 7 7700X?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Ryzen 7 7700X is ahead with a 18.8% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Core i7-13700 pulls ahead with 1.7% better PassMark.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i7-13700 is the better fit. You are getting 1.7% better PassMark, backed by 16 cores and 24 threads.

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

Core i7-13700 is the smarter buy today. Core i7-13700 is $15 cheaper on MSRP at $384 MSRP versus $399 MSRP, and it gives you 1.7% better PassMark. The trade-off is that Ryzen 7 7700X is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 18.8% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 5.7% better value on MSRP (94.3 vs 89.2 PassMark/$), 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 AM5 + DDR5 setup, Ryzen 7 7700X is still an elite gaming CPU and a very strong platform-matched choice because it avoids a motherboard and RAM swap while remaining one of the strongest gaming chips you can buy.

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

Core i7-13700 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2022) and more multi-core headroom with 16 cores / 24 threads instead of 8/16. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

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 i7-13700 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 7700X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-13700	Ryzen 7 7700X
1080p
low	264 FPS	271 FPS
medium	254 FPS	252 FPS
high	210 FPS	216 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	184 FPS
1440p
low	225 FPS	228 FPS
medium	193 FPS	190 FPS
high	153 FPS	156 FPS
ultra	135 FPS	135 FPS
4K
low	154 FPS	157 FPS
medium	131 FPS	132 FPS
high	101 FPS	102 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	87 FPS

Open Core i7-13700 Open Ryzen 7 7700X

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-13700	Ryzen 7 7700X
1080p
low	344 FPS	777 FPS
medium	293 FPS	616 FPS
high	247 FPS	507 FPS
ultra	225 FPS	451 FPS
1440p
low	299 FPS	646 FPS
medium	264 FPS	536 FPS
high	224 FPS	449 FPS
ultra	192 FPS	377 FPS
4K
low	177 FPS	378 FPS
medium	160 FPS	320 FPS
high	152 FPS	301 FPS
ultra	133 FPS	260 FPS

Open Core i7-13700 Open Ryzen 7 7700X

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-13700	Ryzen 7 7700X
1080p
low	647 FPS	890 FPS
medium	530 FPS	739 FPS
high	467 FPS	646 FPS
ultra	405 FPS	555 FPS
1440p
low	590 FPS	727 FPS
medium	491 FPS	585 FPS
high	427 FPS	502 FPS
ultra	370 FPS	428 FPS
4K
low	433 FPS	501 FPS
medium	373 FPS	416 FPS
high	338 FPS	374 FPS
ultra	289 FPS	314 FPS

Open Core i7-13700 Open Ryzen 7 7700X

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-13700	Ryzen 7 7700X
1080p
low	906 FPS	890 FPS
medium	851 FPS	890 FPS
high	735 FPS	844 FPS
ultra	660 FPS	758 FPS
1440p
low	799 FPS	870 FPS
medium	712 FPS	766 FPS
high	615 FPS	672 FPS
ultra	542 FPS	585 FPS
4K
low	548 FPS	576 FPS
medium	497 FPS	516 FPS
high	444 FPS	466 FPS
ultra	388 FPS	405 FPS

Open Core i7-13700 Open Ryzen 7 7700X

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-13700 and Ryzen 7 7700X

Core i7-13700

The Core i7-13700 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture. It features 16 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 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): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 36,230 points. Launch price was $384.

Ryzen 7 7700X

The Ryzen 7 7700X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 27 September 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 4.5 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm, 6 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 35,607 points. Launch price was $399.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-13700 packs 16 cores / 24 threads, while the Ryzen 7 7700X offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i7-13700 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.2 GHz on the Core i7-13700 versus 5.4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7700X — a 3.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 7700X (base: 2.1 GHz vs 4.5 GHz). The Core i7-13700 uses the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 7 7700X uses Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) (5 nm, 6 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-13700 scores 36,230 against the Ryzen 7 7700X's 35,607 — a 1.7% lead for the Core i7-13700. L3 cache: 30 MB (total) on the Core i7-13700 vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 7700X.

Feature	Core i7-13700	Ryzen 7 7700X
Cores / Threads	16 / 24+100%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	5.2 GHz	5.4 GHz+4%
Base Clock	2.1 GHz	4.5 GHz+114%
L3 Cache	30 MB (total)	32 MB (total)+7%
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+100%	1 MB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	5 nm, 6 nm-29%
Architecture	Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)	Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)
PassMark	36,230+2%	35,607
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	20,000
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,962
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	14,000

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-13700 uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 7 7700X uses AM5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-5600 memory speed. The Core i7-13700 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. PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i7-13700) vs 24 (Ryzen 7 7700X) — the Ryzen 7 7700X offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Z790,B760 (Core i7-13700) and B650,X670,X670E,X870 (Ryzen 7 7700X).

Feature	Core i7-13700	Ryzen 7 7700X
Socket	LGA1700	AM5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5600	DDR5-5200
Max RAM Capacity	192 GB+50%	128 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	20	24+20%

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 7 7700X has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-13700) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 7 7700X). Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics 770 (Core i7-13700) and Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7 7700X) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 7700X targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 7700X rivals Core i7-13700K.

Feature	Core i7-13700	Ryzen 7 7700X
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	UHD Graphics 770	Radeon Graphics
Unlocked	No	Yes
AVX-512	Yes	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	AMD-V
Target Use	—	Gaming

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Value Analysis

The Core i7-13700 launched at $384 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 7700X debuted at $399. On MSRP ($384 vs $399), the Core i7-13700 is $15 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-13700 delivers 94.3 pts/$ vs 89.2 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 7700X — making the Core i7-13700 the 5.6% better value option.