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Intel Core i7-13700 vs AMD Ryzen 9 7900X

Benchmark comparison and full specifications, with the measured difference and a clear winner for gaming, office work, daily use and content creation.

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APart A

Intel

Core i7-13700

  • Blender render score 420 samples/min
  • Cores 16
  • Max boost clock 5.2 GHz
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BPart B

AMD

Ryzen 9 7900X

  • Blender render score 444 samples/min
  • Cores 12
  • Max boost clock 5.6 GHz
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01 · Performance profile

How they score

Scores out of 100 for each way you might use a processor. The chart shows where both parts rank among all 667 CPUs in our database.

Measured performance

AMD Ryzen 9 7900X is 6% faster in the Blender benchmark

AIntel Core i7-13700420

Median of 2 submissions

BAMD Ryzen 9 7900X444

Median of 28 submissions

Blender Benchmark render score (samples per minute, higher is faster), the median of community-submitted results from Blender Open Data. One of these parts has very few submissions, so treat the gap as indicative.

A
B
Lowest: 2Average: 22Highest: 79

Gaming

A61%Good
B77%Excellent

Better pick: Ryzen 9 7900X · L3 cache: 64 MB vs 30 MB

Office Work

A80%Excellent
B67%Good

Better pick: Core i7-13700 · TDP / base power: 65 W vs 170 W

Daily Use

A73%Good
B62%Good

Better pick: Core i7-13700 · TDP / base power: 65 W vs 170 W

Content Creation

A59%Good
B58%Good

Too close to call

02 · Verdict

Too close to call

Both parts score within a few points. Choose on price, availability and the use case that matters most to you.

AIntel Core i7-13700

68/100

BAMD Ryzen 9 7900X

66/100

AIntel Core i7-13700

Advantages

  • TDP / base power 65 W vs 170 W (62% lower)
  • Cores 16 vs 12 (33% higher)

Disadvantages

  • Base clock 2.1 GHz vs 4.7 GHz (55% lower)
  • L3 cache 30 MB vs 64 MB (53% lower)
  • Max boost clock 5.2 GHz vs 5.6 GHz (7% lower)
  • Blender render score 420 samples/min vs 444 samples/min (5% lower)

BAMD Ryzen 9 7900X

Advantages

  • Base clock 4.7 GHz vs 2.1 GHz (124% higher)
  • L3 cache 64 MB vs 30 MB (113% higher)
  • Max boost clock 5.6 GHz vs 5.2 GHz (8% higher)
  • Blender render score 444 samples/min vs 420 samples/min (6% higher)

Disadvantages

  • TDP / base power 170 W vs 65 W (162% higher)
  • Cores 12 vs 16 (25% lower)

03 · Full comparison

Side-by-side specifications

SpecificationAIntel Core i7-13700BAMD Ryzen 9 7900X
Measured performance
Blender render scoreMedian of community-submitted Blender Benchmark results (Blender Open Data). Higher is faster.420 samples/min444 samples/min Better +6%
Benchmark submissionsHow many results the median is based on. Small numbers are less reliable.228
Cores & clocks
Cores16 Better +33%12
Efficiency (E) cores8—
Threads2424
Base clock2.1 GHz4.7 GHz Better +124%
Max boost clock5.2 GHz5.6 GHz Better +8%
Memory & cache
L3 cache30 MB64 MB Better +113%
Memory supportDDR4 / DDR5DDR5
Power
TDP / base power65 W Better170 W
Features
Integrated graphicsYesYes
Platform
ArchitectureRaptor LakeZen 4
SocketLGA1700AM5
Manufacturing processIntel 75 nm
Release year20232022
Launch price$384$549

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Intel Core i7-13700 vs AMD Ryzen 9 7900X at a glance

This page compares the Intel Core i7-13700 and the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X using published specifications and real measured benchmark results. In the Blender Benchmark, AMD Ryzen 9 7900X posts a median render score of 444 against 420 for Intel Core i7-13700, making it 6% faster. The medians are based on 28 and 2 community submissions.

Intel Core i7-13700: 16 cores, 24 threads, 5.2 GHz max boost clock, 65 W tdp / base power, released in 2023, launched at $384. AMD Ryzen 9 7900X: 12 cores, 24 threads, 5.6 GHz max boost clock, 170 W tdp / base power, released in 2022, launched at $549.

Our overall scores are 68 for Core i7-13700 and 66 for Ryzen 9 7900X out of 100. By use case, the better pick is, for gaming: Ryzen 9 7900X; for office work: Core i7-13700; for daily use: Core i7-13700; for content creation: too close to call. Blender measures rendering rather than game frame rates, so treat the gaming result as a guide built from render performance and specifications.

Core i7-13700 vs Ryzen 9 7900X FAQ

Which is faster, the Core i7-13700 or the Ryzen 9 7900X?

In the Blender Benchmark, AMD Ryzen 9 7900X posts a median render score of 444 against 420 for Intel Core i7-13700, making it 6% faster. The medians are based on 28 and 2 community submissions.

Which uses more power, the Core i7-13700 or the Ryzen 9 7900X?

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X is rated at 170 W and the Intel Core i7-13700 at 65 W, so the Core i7-13700 draws 162% less on paper. Rated power is not the same as power drawn in your own workload.

How much did the Core i7-13700 and the Ryzen 9 7900X cost at launch?

The Intel Core i7-13700 launched at $384 and the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X at $549. Street prices change often, so check a current price before buying.

Is the Core i7-13700 or the Ryzen 9 7900X better for gaming?

Our gaming score favours the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X (61 vs 77 out of 100). That score blends measured render performance with clock speed, cache and memory, because no game benchmark is included in our data.

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About this data

Benchmark numbers come from Blender Open Data, a public collection of results submitted by real users, shown as medians with the submission count. Specifications and launch prices are compiled from manufacturer information and may contain mistakes. See how it all works on thePC Parts Comparison page, or report an error through our contact page. This page contains affiliate links: if you buy through them we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.