Intel Core i7-13700K

Overview

The Core i7-13700K is a much more practical CPU when compared to the 13900K, behaving more like the 12900K in terms of power and thermals. We're certainly much more impressed with what this Core i7 part has to offer, and we'd seriously consider it if you're building a brand new gaming PC.

-- As reviewed by TechSpot

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9.4

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Last revision on February 1, 2023

Reviewers Liked

DDR4 and DDR5 support
Impressive performance
Supported on previous gen motherboards

Reviewers Didn't Like

AMD is faster in some cases
Offers similar performance to the 7900X at 4K
Draws a lot of power

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Expert reviews and ratings

By TechSpot on October 23, 2022 85

By OC3D on November 04, 2022 85

It's not fully well-rounded, the gap to the Core i9 is too big to breach, but it's more than you'll get from the Core i5 in creation tasks. All of which means it falls into the incredibly tiny niche of people who mainly game rather than create, but do occasionally create, and can't stretch to the extra £200 for the big flagship model whilst still needing more than the 13600K offers. For those reasons the Intel Core i7-13700K wins our OC3D Gamers Choice.

By eTeknix on October 20, 2022 90

I think if anything, AMD 7000 3D cache versions, could be their only saving grace to fend off the competition. Do you agree? Let me know in the comments. For now though, it looks like the i7 is hitting the market pretty strong, so long as you provide it with a decent cooling solution, it’s a potent CPU for everything from work to gaming.

By WindowsCentral on October 20, 2022 90

Decimating AMD's Ryzen 7 7700X and impressively taking on the Ryzen 9 7900X in some cases, the Intel Core i7-13700K punches way above its head. This 16-core processor is a workhorse for gaming and getting all your work done on time.

By GeekaWhat on October 20, 2022 88

The Core i7 13700K is awesome when it comes to intense workloads, and is perfect for higher resolutions such as 1440P and 4K while gaming. Overall, if you’re looking for a top-end processor offering a better price than the competition, the 13700K seems like a sure-fire purchase!

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