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 i7-13700K

2022

Why buy it

✅+71.8% higher Cinebench R23 multi-core.
✅+87.5% larger total L3 cache (30 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Intel UHD Graphics 770, while Ryzen 7 8700F needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 8700F across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
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51.5% HIGHER MSRP
$409 MSRPvs$270 MSRP
❌92.3% higher power demand at 125W vs 65W.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 7 8700F.

Ryzen 7 8700F

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +25.1% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $139 less on MSRP ($270 MSRP vs $409 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 125W, a 60W reduction.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Wraith Spire), unlike Core i7-13700K.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (18,040 vs 31,000).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 30 MB).
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i7-13700K can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core i7-13700K

2022

Ryzen 7 8700F

2024

Why buy it

✅+71.8% higher Cinebench R23 multi-core.
✅+87.5% larger total L3 cache (30 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Intel UHD Graphics 770, while Ryzen 7 8700F needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +25.1% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $139 less on MSRP ($270 MSRP vs $409 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 125W, a 60W reduction.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Wraith Spire), unlike Core i7-13700K.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 8700F across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
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51.5% HIGHER MSRP
$409 MSRPvs$270 MSRP
❌92.3% higher power demand at 125W vs 65W.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 7 8700F.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (18,040 vs 31,000).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 30 MB).
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i7-13700K can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 8700F better than Core i7-13700K?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Ryzen 7 8700F is ahead with a 25.1% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Core i7-13700K pulls ahead with 71.8% better Cinebench R23 multi-core. Core i7-13700K also has the bigger cache pool with 87.5% larger total L3 cache (30 MB vs 16 MB).

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 71.8% 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?

Ryzen 7 8700F is the smarter buy today. Ryzen 7 8700F is $139 cheaper on MSRP at $270 MSRP versus $409 MSRP, and it gives you a 25.1% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Core i7-13700K is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 71.8% better Cinebench R23 multi-core. It is also 3.4% better value on MSRP (115.7 vs 111.9 PassMark/$), 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 LGA1700 + DDR5 setup, Core i7-13700K can still make sense as a platform-matched option because it avoids a motherboard and RAM swap, but on MSRP alone you would want to find it meaningfully cheaper in real-world listings before that path becomes easy to justify.

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

Ryzen 7 8700F 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 8700F Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-13700K	Ryzen 7 8700F
1080p
low	284 FPS	266 FPS
medium	268 FPS	240 FPS
high	223 FPS	206 FPS
ultra	190 FPS	176 FPS
1440p
low	238 FPS	233 FPS
medium	200 FPS	190 FPS
high	159 FPS	158 FPS
ultra	139 FPS	138 FPS
4K
low	159 FPS	158 FPS
medium	134 FPS	131 FPS
high	103 FPS	102 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	88 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-13700K	Ryzen 7 8700F
1080p
low	689 FPS	483 FPS
medium	580 FPS	403 FPS
high	484 FPS	347 FPS
ultra	439 FPS	308 FPS
1440p
low	595 FPS	423 FPS
medium	525 FPS	374 FPS
high	441 FPS	322 FPS
ultra	378 FPS	273 FPS
4K
low	348 FPS	283 FPS
medium	314 FPS	259 FPS
high	295 FPS	244 FPS
ultra	261 FPS	209 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-13700K	Ryzen 7 8700F
1080p
low	648 FPS	781 FPS
medium	530 FPS	781 FPS
high	467 FPS	767 FPS
ultra	405 FPS	649 FPS
1440p
low	591 FPS	766 FPS
medium	491 FPS	629 FPS
high	427 FPS	544 FPS
ultra	371 FPS	463 FPS
4K
low	434 FPS	530 FPS
medium	374 FPS	457 FPS
high	339 FPS	402 FPS
ultra	290 FPS	338 FPS

Open Core i7-13700K Open Ryzen 7 8700F

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-13700K	Ryzen 7 8700F
1080p
low	970 FPS	781 FPS
medium	883 FPS	781 FPS
high	766 FPS	781 FPS
ultra	689 FPS	781 FPS
1440p
low	829 FPS	781 FPS
medium	740 FPS	781 FPS
high	642 FPS	692 FPS
ultra	566 FPS	602 FPS
4K
low	567 FPS	615 FPS
medium	515 FPS	553 FPS
high	463 FPS	495 FPS
ultra	404 FPS	431 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-13700K and Ryzen 7 8700F

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 8700F

The Ryzen 7 8700F is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 April 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Phoenix (2023−2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 4.1 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 31,240 points. Launch price was $270.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-13700K packs 16 cores / 24 threads, while the Ryzen 7 8700F 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 GHz on the Ryzen 7 8700F — a 7.7% clock advantage for the Core i7-13700K (base: 3.4 GHz vs 4.1 GHz). The Core i7-13700K uses the Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 7 8700F uses Phoenix (2023−2024) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-13700K scores 45,784 against the Ryzen 7 8700F's 31,240 — a 37.8% lead for the Core i7-13700K. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 31,000 vs 18,040 (52.9% advantage for the Core i7-13700K). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,846 vs 2,649, a 7.2% lead for the Core i7-13700K that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 18,980 vs 13,500 (33.7% advantage for the Core i7-13700K). L3 cache: 30 MB (total) on the Core i7-13700K vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 8700F.

Feature	Core i7-13700K	Ryzen 7 8700F
Cores / Threads	16 / 24+100%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	5.4 GHz+8%	5 GHz
Base Clock	3.4 GHz	4.1 GHz+21%
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 (2023−2024)
PassMark	45,784+47%	31,240
Cinebench R23 Multi	31,000+72%	18,040
Geekbench 6 Single	2,846+7%	2,649
Geekbench 6 Multi	18,980+41%	13,500

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-13700K uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 7 8700F uses AM5 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-5600 memory speed. The Ryzen 7 8700F 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 XB650,B650,A620 (Ryzen 7 8700F).

Feature	Core i7-13700K	Ryzen 7 8700F
Socket	LGA1700	AM5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5600	DDR5-5200
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 7 8700F supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: true (Core i7-13700K) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 7 8700F). The Core i7-13700K includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 770), while the Ryzen 7 8700F requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 8700F targets High-performance Gaming w/ dGPU. Direct competitor: Core i7-13700K rivals Ryzen 9 7900X; Ryzen 7 8700F rivals Core i7-14700F.

Feature	Core i7-13700K	Ryzen 7 8700F
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	Intel UHD Graphics 770	—
Unlocked	Yes	Yes
AVX-512	No	Yes
Virtualization	true	AMD-V
Target Use	—	High-performance Gaming w/ dGPU

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Value Analysis

The Core i7-13700K launched at $409 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 8700F debuted at $270. On MSRP ($409 vs $270), the Ryzen 7 8700F is $139 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-13700K delivers 111.9 pts/$ vs 115.7 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 8700F — making the Ryzen 7 8700F the 3.3% better value option.