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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

✅+87.5% larger total L3 cache (30 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Delivers 82.4% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 111.9 vs 61.4 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 7 7840U needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

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2.3% HIGHER MSRP
$409 MSRPvs$400 MSRP
❌346.4% higher power demand at 125W vs 28W.

Ryzen 7 7840U

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $9 less on MSRP ($400 MSRP vs $409 MSRP).
✅Draws 28W instead of 125W, a 97W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (24,547 vs 45,784).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 30 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 61.4 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 7 7840U

2023

Why buy it

✅+87.5% larger total L3 cache (30 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Delivers 82.4% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 111.9 vs 61.4 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 7 7840U needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅Costs $9 less on MSRP ($400 MSRP vs $409 MSRP).
✅Draws 28W instead of 125W, a 97W reduction.

Trade-offs

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2.3% HIGHER MSRP
$409 MSRPvs$400 MSRP
❌346.4% higher power demand at 125W vs 28W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (24,547 vs 45,784).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 30 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 61.4 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 7 7840U?

Yes. Core i7-13700K is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 0.6% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data and 86.5% 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 0.6% 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 86.5% 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 $400 MSRP, and it gives you a 0.6% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 82.4% better value on MSRP (111.9 vs 61.4 PassMark/$), 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 7840U 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 7 7840U Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-13700K	Ryzen 7 7840U
1080p
low	284 FPS	257 FPS
medium	268 FPS	237 FPS
high	223 FPS	200 FPS
ultra	190 FPS	173 FPS
1440p
low	238 FPS	228 FPS
medium	200 FPS	191 FPS
high	159 FPS	155 FPS
ultra	139 FPS	138 FPS
4K
low	159 FPS	159 FPS
medium	134 FPS	134 FPS
high	103 FPS	104 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	92 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-13700K	Ryzen 7 7840U
1080p
low	689 FPS	477 FPS
medium	580 FPS	395 FPS
high	484 FPS	342 FPS
ultra	439 FPS	306 FPS
1440p
low	595 FPS	417 FPS
medium	525 FPS	364 FPS
high	441 FPS	315 FPS
ultra	378 FPS	270 FPS
4K
low	348 FPS	275 FPS
medium	314 FPS	251 FPS
high	295 FPS	238 FPS
ultra	261 FPS	206 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-13700K	Ryzen 7 7840U
1080p
low	648 FPS	614 FPS
medium	530 FPS	614 FPS
high	467 FPS	614 FPS
ultra	405 FPS	595 FPS
1440p
low	591 FPS	614 FPS
medium	491 FPS	614 FPS
high	427 FPS	526 FPS
ultra	371 FPS	452 FPS
4K
low	434 FPS	525 FPS
medium	374 FPS	459 FPS
high	339 FPS	407 FPS
ultra	290 FPS	345 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-13700K	Ryzen 7 7840U
1080p
low	970 FPS	614 FPS
medium	883 FPS	614 FPS
high	766 FPS	614 FPS
ultra	689 FPS	614 FPS
1440p
low	829 FPS	614 FPS
medium	740 FPS	614 FPS
high	642 FPS	614 FPS
ultra	566 FPS	549 FPS
4K
low	567 FPS	560 FPS
medium	515 FPS	502 FPS
high	463 FPS	447 FPS
ultra	404 FPS	384 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-13700K and Ryzen 7 7840U

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 7840U

The Ryzen 7 7840U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Maio 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Phoenix-U (Zen 4) (2023) 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: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5600. Passmark benchmark score: 24,547 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-13700K packs 16 cores / 24 threads, while the Ryzen 7 7840U 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 7840U — 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 7840U uses Phoenix-U (Zen 4) (2023) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-13700K scores 45,784 against the Ryzen 7 7840U's 24,547 — a 60.4% lead for the Core i7-13700K. L3 cache: 30 MB (total) on the Core i7-13700K vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 7840U.

Feature	Core i7-13700K	Ryzen 7 7840U
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)	Phoenix-U (Zen 4) (2023)
PassMark	45,784+87%	24,547
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 7 7840U uses FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-13700K	Ryzen 7 7840U
Socket	LGA1700	FP8
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 7 7840U). The Core i7-13700K includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 770), while the Ryzen 7 7840U requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i7-13700K rivals Ryzen 9 7900X.

Feature	Core i7-13700K	Ryzen 7 7840U
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 7 7840U debuted at $400. On MSRP ($409 vs $400), the Ryzen 7 7840U is $9 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-13700K delivers 111.9 pts/$ vs 61.4 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 7840U — making the Core i7-13700K the 58.4% better value option.