Processor
Intel Core i7-12700K vs Intel Core i7-13700K
Compared by performance index, specifications and load profile. The per-parameter difference comes first; the index follows.
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Verdict
Intel Core i7-13700K
Intel Core i7-13700K pageIntel Core i7-13700K is 16% faster on the performance index.
The gap is decisive — these are different classes.
Intel Core i7-12700K leads on 0 parameters, Intel Core i7-13700K on 5.
Specification source: A — Intel; B — Intel. Specifications verified on 2026-07-27
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Intel Core i7-12700K
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Intel Core i7-12700K
Strengths
- level
Trade-offs
- Cores and threads
- Gaming performance
- Power efficiency
Intel Core i7-13700K
Strengths
- Cores and threads
- Gaming performance
- Power efficiency
Trade-offs
- level
Difference per parameter
Gaming performance
124145Cores and threads
12/2016/24Power efficiency
125 W125 WPlatform freshness
LGA1700 · DDR4/DDR5LGA1700 · DDR4/DDR5L3 cache
25 MB30 MB
Profile of both sides
Specifications side by side
| Side AIntel Core i7-12700K | Side BIntel Core i7-13700K | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance index | 124 | 145better |
| Cores / threads | 12/20 | 16/24better |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHzbetter | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.0 GHz | 5.4 GHzbetter |
| L3 cache | 25 MB | 30 MBbetter |
| Power draw (TDP) | 125 W | 125 W |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1700 |
| Memory support | DDR4 / DDR5 | DDR4 / DDR5 |
| Integrated graphics | Yes | Yes |
| Process node | Intel 7 | Intel 7 |
| Released | Q4 2021 | Q4 2022 |
FPS in popular games
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