The Intel Core i7-13700K processor is aimed at advanced users and gamers who demand high performance in multimedia applications, video editing, professional photo editing, and complex games. It is suitable for users seeking high performance in professional applications and games, with increased demands for processing power.
It features a high number of cores and threads, high levels of cache memory, and supports technologies such as Intel Hyper-Threading, Intel Turbo Boost, and Intel Thermal Velocity Boost for even better performance in demanding tasks.
It is suitable for overclocking enthusiasts, as it has an unlocked multiplier, allowing users to increase the clock frequency for even higher performance. It features integrated Intel UHD 770 graphics, which offer notable performance for casual gaming and multimedia.
Revolutionary performance and multitasking.
With high clock speeds and groundbreaking new architecture, you will be able to take your gaming to new levels, while secondary applications run seamlessly in the background.
Maximum clock speed up to 5.4 GHz
16 cores
24 Threads
Performance that prioritizes gaming.
Get the best of both worlds with reliable performance for popular game titles and productivity and content creation with AI support.
Performance beyond the cores.
The new processor architecture is also compatible with the latest platform innovations, offering you improved performance across your entire computer.
Support for PCIe Gen 5 and DDR5 for high-performance components such as memory and graphics. Thunderbolt 4 and Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6/6E (Gig+) provide fast transfer speeds and connections with peripherals.
Advancing Performance Hybrid Architecture
13th Gen Intel Core processors advance the hybrid performance architecture with up to eight Performance-cores (P-core) and up to 16 Efficient-cores (E-core), combined with workloads intelligently routed by Intel Thread Director 2.
Designed for modern gaming
Designed for gamers seeking maximum performance to play the latest games, while also having the capabilities to handle other workloads. The new 13th generation computers based on Intel Core processors make it all possible.
Superior Creative Experience
The 13th generation Intel Core processor family offers faster P cores and more E cores with support for DDR4/DDR5 and PCIe 4.0/5.0. This provides a platform that can maximize multitasking and customization options.
Adapt for what you do every day
The 13th generation Intel Core processors provide an extremely flexible architecture and industry-leading tools for ultimate performance customization.
Equipped with the latest technologies, the Intel® Core™ 13th generation processors accelerate system performance. Up to 16 lanes of PCIe 5.02 double the input/output performance for accelerated processing power. Benefit from the latest DDR5 support for fast speeds up to 5600 MT/s,3 high bandwidth, and improved productivity, as well as continued DDR4 support up to 3200 MT/s. Comprehensive support for advanced tuning and overclocking - including Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility, Intel® Extreme Memory Profile, and Intel® Dynamic Memory Boost - provides smart overclocking performance on demand, so both new and experienced overclockers can get more out of their unlocked processors. And backward compatibility with Intel's 600 and 700 series chipsets offers you the flexibility to upgrade without compromising on performance or features.
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A very powerful choice for gaming but also, of course, for work. Be careful, as it is very hot and will need a very good cooler, especially if it is for work (multi-core workloads). I wouldn't go for anything less than the Noctua NH-D15 if you want to stay with air cooling.
I won't say much about its speed. It is one of the top choices. It runs everything at the fastest speeds possible for a computer.
The only thing I want to mention (even though I am a fan of Intel) is the temperatures. Guys, I had the i7 10700k with a good air cooling and it didn't go above 50-55 degrees Celsius under heavy use and gaming. Even in stress tests, it reached up to 70-80 degrees. This one, with liquid cooling and 3 fans, reaches 90 degrees in stress tests and experiences thermal throttling (the 10700k never experienced it, even in stress tests) and overall it raises my temperatures a lot. Maybe it has to do with having more cores and simultaneously more wattage each due to the increased clock speed. However, don't think that this doesn't happen with AMD. If you look into it a bit, you will find that they have even more temperature issues.
It is a very good CPU and I highly recommend it in this budget. If you want something more budget-friendly, I would recommend the i5 13600k or the i7 12700k. Currently, they are at the same price and don't expect to see significant differences with the 13700k. Only if your requirements are proportional, which still won't offer such a big difference in performance.
I don't think any special recommendations are needed. The processor is one of the most powerful and efficient on the market. Paired with a Gigabyte Z790 gaming xax and 32GB DDR5 6000, it is overkill in most scenarios. Of course, it requires good cooling. Don't expect a CPU of this price and performance to stay cool with a €30 cooler. It's expensive, but you forget about the processor investment for many years.
I was considering going for the Intel Core i9-13900K but I decided that the performance difference compared to the price difference is not worth it. (+150 euros for a 5% better performance???)
I use it for gaming, video editing, and streaming. I haven't had any issues whatsoever.
For cooling, I got the Corsair CPU Cooler Hydro H150i Elite LCD XT. If you don't want to spend that much money on liquid cooling, you can go for the Noctua NH-U12A and you'll have more or less the same results.
Very good processor but with the condition that you take care of its sufficient cooling. When operating at 100%, it can easily exceed 100 degrees Celsius. With a little tweaking, however, you can make it work more economically in terms of energy consumption but consequently also several degrees lower in terms of temperature.
An amazing CPU that doesn't hold back anywhere, it's a monster that slays!!! Be careful of temperatures, play with a good liquid cooling system without being stingy because it heats up a lot!!!
Temperature in stock in cinebench r23 with 30650 pts and 70c 75c! The CPU doesn't throttle anywhere! In gaming, I didn't see anything above 55c! Of course, it's with water cooling and Asus Strix Z790 E and 6800 RAM.. I hope I helped somehow!
Upgraded from 4th generation Intel. I've had it for about 2 weeks, and it runs smoothly. With the same graphics card (5700XT), I noticed a significant difference in gaming performance. I haven't encountered any temperature issues as others have reported. I have it paired with a Corsair AIO. We'll see how it performs in the summer :)
Powerful yet efficient. With proper wattage settings, it performs exceptionally well without any noticeable loss in performance. As a gamer, what stood out to me is that compared to all the AMD processors I've tried, it doesn't stutter at all.
In terms of money, I think we're exceeding by about 10-15%, but it's okay...
The temperature does increase when doing "heavy" work, but it cools down quickly. I've set it to reach up to 86° (out of 100° that Intel has) just to avoid using too much power. It doesn't go above 35° when idle, and in games it ranges from 45°-55°, rarely reaching 60°. When processing videos, it can reach up to 65° for a short period of time, but then drops back to 45°-55°.
I have it with an AIO Corsair h150i (or something similar) 360mm.
The power consumption ranges from 6w to 30w when idle. On average, when in use, it consumes around 70w, which I think is pretty good compared to something AMD (of the same or even lower category) that consumes 70w when idle.
I believe, like with my previous one (8600k), it will last for about 5 years before needing an upgrade.
Firstly, I should mention that I was a loyal AMD user. After 16 years, I purchased this particular processor for applications, video editing, and some casual gaming.
On the positive side, I must say that the speed and multitasking capabilities are impressive, without any issues whatsoever! With 32GB of RAM, it simply flies!
I installed a 120mm liquid cooling system, but the performance is disappointing. It reaches 85 degrees with light rendering.
Now, I will try a dual setup and come back with more details.
Excellent processor. In programming conditions, it reduced the times by almost 40% compared to the 5950x. Timed at 5.4 all core for performance and 4.1 all core for efficiency, with undervolting and an NH-D15 chromax, it stays at 35c idle (on average, depending on ambient) and max 87c in Cinebench r23. If you know what you want and don't care about exaggerations, then it's an awesome chip for all-around use.
Coming from the 10700K and DDR4, I see a significant improvement with the 13700K and DDR5 in both development software (Visual Studio, MS SQL server) and gaming, as well as in everyday use. The CPU is a beast, it doesn't lag anywhere and it's very fast. The only drawback is that in Cinebench R23 with liquid cooling (Arctic Liquid Freezer II 360) and without overclocking (running at stock frequencies), it reaches 90-100 degrees and experiences some thermal throttling. Many motherboard vendors have a pre-enabled BIOS setting that allows the processor to draw as many watts as it can, while Intel recommends a maximum of 253 watts. I noticed that when I limit it to 253 watts, it loses around 10 degrees in temperature in Cinebench R23 without any performance loss.
I would recommend using a contact frame instead of the classic Intel frame for those who want to keep it cooler. It has been shown in many tests that the Intel frame applies uneven pressure, which has a huge impact on cooling (-10/15 degrees with a contact frame) and also causes bending, which doesn't happen with the uniform perimeter pressure of a contact frame.
Overall, the CPU is a powerhouse and I believe it is a better choice (in terms of value for money) for heavy gaming/development and moderate to heavy video editing compared to the significantly more expensive 13900K.
Intel suffered from AMD during the FX era and can reach extreme temperatures if you don't have a good cooling system and airflow in the case. Stay with the 12900k, it's the same price.
Coming from the 12700K, I can confidently say that it is a 12900K upgraded with higher clock speeds and a better IMC, resulting in a score of 29100 multi / 2105 single in Cinebench R23 with a power limit of 160 watts and a temperature of 65 degrees Celsius. When stock out of the box and watercooled with a power limit of 4096 watts, it only reached 227 watts in Cinebench R23 and 79 degrees Celsius. In gaming, specifically Modern Warfare II multiplayer and story mode, I tested it today at a resolution of 2560/1440/165Hz ultra and it consistently performed at around 55 degrees Celsius with clock speeds of 5327GHz. I am using the Artic Liquid Freezer II 360, so with good air cooling, you are covered. It consumes only 4 to 5 watts at idle, just like the previous Alder Lake series. Lastly, I would like to note that if you are on the 12th generation Intel and primarily play games, it is preferable to upgrade your graphics card rather than the processor.