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

✅+7.2% higher Cinebench R23 multi-core.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 across 36 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (30 MB vs 64 MB).
❌92.3% higher power demand at 125W vs 65W.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 9 PRO 7945.

Ryzen 9 PRO 7945

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +6.6% higher average FPS across 36 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+113.3% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 30 MB).
✅Draws 65W instead of 125W, a 60W reduction.
✅40% more PCIe lanes (28 vs 20) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Core i7-13700K.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (28,905 vs 31,000).

Core i7-13700K

2022

Ryzen 9 PRO 7945

2023

Why buy it

✅+7.2% higher Cinebench R23 multi-core.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +6.6% higher average FPS across 36 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+113.3% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 30 MB).
✅Draws 65W instead of 125W, a 60W reduction.
✅40% more PCIe lanes (28 vs 20) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Core i7-13700K.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 across 36 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (30 MB vs 64 MB).
❌92.3% higher power demand at 125W vs 65W.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 9 PRO 7945.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (28,905 vs 31,000).

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 better than Core i7-13700K?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 is ahead with a 6.6% average FPS lead across 36 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Core i7-13700K pulls ahead with 7.2% better Cinebench R23 multi-core. Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 also has the bigger cache pool with 113.3% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 30 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 7.2% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, backed by 16 cores and 24 threads.

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

Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 is the smarter buy today. Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 is in basically the same MSRP band at $409 MSRP versus $409 MSRP, and it gives you a 6.6% average FPS lead across 36 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Core i7-13700K is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 7.2% better Cinebench R23 multi-core. It is also 2.3% better value on MSRP (114.5 vs 111.9 PassMark/$), 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.

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

Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2022) and 113.3% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 30 MB). 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 9 PRO 7945 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-13700K	Ryzen 9 PRO 7945
1080p
low	284 FPS	269 FPS
medium	268 FPS	244 FPS
high	223 FPS	209 FPS
ultra	190 FPS	183 FPS
1440p
low	238 FPS	260 FPS
medium	200 FPS	212 FPS
high	159 FPS	168 FPS
ultra	139 FPS	151 FPS
4K
low	159 FPS	180 FPS
medium	134 FPS	147 FPS
high	103 FPS	110 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	98 FPS

Open Core i7-13700K Open Ryzen 9 PRO 7945

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-13700K	Ryzen 9 PRO 7945
1080p
low	689 FPS	660 FPS
medium	580 FPS	567 FPS
high	484 FPS	426 FPS
ultra	439 FPS	368 FPS
1440p
low	595 FPS	555 FPS
medium	525 FPS	495 FPS
high	441 FPS	384 FPS
ultra	378 FPS	306 FPS
4K
low	348 FPS	313 FPS
medium	314 FPS	283 FPS
high	295 FPS	250 FPS
ultra	261 FPS	214 FPS

Open Core i7-13700K Open Ryzen 9 PRO 7945

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-13700K	Ryzen 9 PRO 7945
1080p
low	648 FPS	1025 FPS
medium	530 FPS	1118 FPS
high	467 FPS	1041 FPS
ultra	405 FPS	875 FPS
1440p
low	591 FPS	940 FPS
medium	491 FPS	836 FPS
high	427 FPS	754 FPS
ultra	371 FPS	656 FPS
4K
low	434 FPS	574 FPS
medium	374 FPS	495 FPS
high	339 FPS	445 FPS
ultra	290 FPS	378 FPS

Open Core i7-13700K Open Ryzen 9 PRO 7945

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-13700K	Ryzen 9 PRO 7945
1080p
low	970 FPS	1171 FPS
medium	883 FPS	1015 FPS
high	766 FPS	981 FPS
ultra	689 FPS	854 FPS
1440p
low	829 FPS	1019 FPS
medium	740 FPS	888 FPS
high	642 FPS	762 FPS
ultra	566 FPS	639 FPS
4K
low	567 FPS	754 FPS
medium	515 FPS	658 FPS
high	463 FPS	569 FPS
ultra	404 FPS	437 FPS

Open Core i7-13700K Open Ryzen 9 PRO 7945

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-13700K and Ryzen 9 PRO 7945

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 PRO 7945

The Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 13 June 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (2023−2025) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 46,828 points. Launch price was $499.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-13700K packs 16 cores / 24 threads, while the Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Core i7-13700K has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.4 GHz on the Core i7-13700K versus 5.4 GHz on the Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.4 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Core i7-13700K uses the Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 uses Raphael (2023−2025) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-13700K scores 45,784 against the Ryzen 9 PRO 7945's 46,828 — a 2.3% lead for the Ryzen 9 PRO 7945. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 31,000 vs 28,905 (7% advantage for the Core i7-13700K). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,846 vs 2,206, a 25.3% lead for the Core i7-13700K that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 18,980 vs 16,832 (12% advantage for the Core i7-13700K). L3 cache: 30 MB (total) on the Core i7-13700K vs 64 MB (total) on the Ryzen 9 PRO 7945.

Feature	Core i7-13700K	Ryzen 9 PRO 7945
Cores / Threads	16 / 24+33%	12 / 24
Boost Clock	5.4 GHz	5.4 GHz
Base Clock	3.4 GHz	3.7 GHz+9%
L3 Cache	30 MB (total)	64 MB (total)+113%
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+100%	1 MB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	5 nm-29%
Architecture	Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022)	Raphael (2023−2025)
PassMark	45,784	46,828+2%
Cinebench R23 Multi	31,000+7%	28,905
Geekbench 6 Single	2,846+29%	2,206
Geekbench 6 Multi	18,980+13%	16,832

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-13700K uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 uses AM5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-5600 memory speed. The Core i7-13700K 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 i7-13700K) vs 28 (Ryzen 9 PRO 7945) — the Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel Z790,Intel H770,Intel B760,Intel Z690,Intel H670,Intel B660,Intel H610 (Core i7-13700K) and AMD X670E,AMD X670,AMD B650E,AMD B650,AMD A620 (Ryzen 9 PRO 7945).

Feature	Core i7-13700K	Ryzen 9 PRO 7945
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	28+40%

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Advanced Features

Both processors feature an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. Only the Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Both support true virtualization. Both include integrated graphics — Intel UHD Graphics 770 (Core i7-13700K) and Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 9 PRO 7945) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i7-13700K rivals Ryzen 9 7900X; Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 rivals Core i9-13900.

Feature	Core i7-13700K	Ryzen 9 PRO 7945
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	Intel UHD Graphics 770	Radeon Graphics
Unlocked	Yes	Yes
AVX-512	No	Yes
Virtualization	true	true

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Value Analysis

The Core i7-13700K launched at $409 MSRP, while the Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 debuted at $409. On MSRP ($409 vs $409), the Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 is $0 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-13700K delivers 111.9 pts/$ vs 114.5 pts/$ for the Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 — making the Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 the 2.3% better value option.