Core i7-13790F

The Core i7-13790F is a 16-core / 24-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture, manufactured on a 10 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 5.2 GHz from a base frequency of 2.1 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. It carries 33 MB (total) of L3 cache, plus 2 MB (per core) of L2 cache and 80 kB (per core) of L1 cache per core. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 43,549, placing it in the Enthusiast performance tier as a Recent generation product. Geekbench 6 single-core (the most relevant metric for gaming FPS) records 2,815, while multi-core reaches 13,673. Cinebench R23 multi-core (measuring sustained rendering workload performance) scores 26,247.

The Core i7-13790F fits into the LGA1700 socket and supports PCIe 5.0 with 16 total PCIe lanes for expansion cards and storage. It supports DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel memory at speeds up to DDR5-5600 (faster RAM improves bandwidth-sensitive workloads), with a maximum capacity of 192 GB across 2 channels (dual-channel doubles bandwidth).

It supports AVX-512 instructions — specialized SIMD operations that significantly accelerate AI inference, scientific computing, and video encoding workloads. Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d — enables running virtual machines efficiently (important for development and server workloads).

The Core i7-13790F has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 65 Watt — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed. No stock cooler is included — you will need to purchase an aftermarket cooler separately. Recommended cooling: Tower 140mm.

At an average price of $350 (MSRP: $392), the Core i7-13790F delivers 124 PassMark points per dollar. Performance ranking position: #258 out of all indexed processors.