AMD Ryzen 9 7900X and Intel Core i7 13700K were launched at almost the same time. Intel Core i7 13700K is a budget-friendly option, while AMD Ryzen 9 7900X is slightly on the expensive side. Here we have compared both CPUs in depth with benchmarks and gaming performance to determine which gives you a better value for money.
Main Differences
- Ryzen 9 7900X has a 5.6GHz CPU Clock speed, while Intel Core i7 13700K has a 5.3GHz CPU Clock speed.
- Intel Core i7 13700K uses a 10nm process compared to a 5nm process on Ryzen 9 7900X
- Ryzen 9 7900X has 4 less cores.
- Intel Core i7 13700K supports DDR5 RAM at 5600MHz, while Ryzen 9 7900X supports DDR5 RAM at 5200MHz.
- Ryzen 9 7900X has a 2200 MHz GPU Clock speed, while Intel Core i7 13700K has a 1600 MHz GPU Clock speed.
Specs Comparison
Before we take a look at benchmarks let’s compare some specifications for both the CPUs.
| Ryzen 9 7900X | Intel Core i7 13700K | |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 12 | 16 |
| Threads | 24 | 24 |
| Base Clock Speed | 4.7 GHz | 4.5 GHz |
| Boost Clock Speed | 5.6 GHz | 5.3 GHz |
| Architecture | Zen 4 (Raphael) | Raptor Lake |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA-1700 |
| L1 Cache | 64K/core | 80K/core |
| L2 Cache | 1MB/core | 2MB/core |
| L3 Cache | 64MB(shared) | 30MB(shared) |
| Multiplier | 47x | 45x |
| Fabrication Process | 5nm | 10nm |
| Transistors | 13.14 billions | unknown |
| TDP | 105 W | 125 W |
| Max Temperature | 95°C | 100°C |
| Integrated Graphics | AMD Radeon Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| GPU Clock Seed | 2200 MHz | 1600 MHz |
| Memory | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-5600 |
| Memory Size | 128 GB | 192 GB |
| Memory Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | Yes | Yes |
| PCI Express Version | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Release date | 29, September 2022 | 27, September 2022 |
Benchmarks
Now that we have compared basic specs, let’s compare some popular benchmark standards between these two CPUs to find out which one comes out on top in performance.
Passmark Single Core (Higher is Better)
- Ryzen 9 7900X – 4260
- Intel Core i7 13700K – 4359(+2%)
PassMark Multi-Core (Higher is Better)
- Ryzen 9 7900X – 51800(+10%)
- Intel Core i7 13700K – 46457
Geekbench 6 Single Core (Higher is Better)
- Ryzen 9 7900X – 2927(+2%)
- Intel Core i7 13700K – 2867
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core (Higher is Better)
- Ryzen 9 7900X – 17851
- Intel Core i7 13700K – 17847
Cinebench 2024 Single Core (Higher is Better)
- Ryzen 9 7900X – 122
- Intel Core i7 13700K – 125(+2%)
Cinebench 2024 Multi-Core (Higher is Better)
- Ryzen 9 7900X – 1635(+2%)
- Intel Core i7 13700K – 1600
Gaming benchmark tests
While benchmarks like Passmark and Geekbench give a general idea about the performance, they still don’t show the full picture. Here is the comparison between both CPUs in popular games to show you the real-life usage performance of these CPUs.
| Game | Ryzen 9 7900X(FPS) | Intel Core i7 13700K(FPS) |
|---|---|---|
| Cyberpunk 2077 (Medium 1080p) | 151 | 210 |
| Watch Dogs Legion (Very High 1080p) | 153 | 177 |
| Hitman 3 (High 1080p) | 227 | 224 |
| Horizon Zero Dawn (Favor 1080p) | 212 | 207 |
| Spiderman Remastered (High 1080p) | 115 | 127 |
| Shadow of the Tomb Raider (Highest 1080p) | 191 | 273 |
| Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Extraction (Low 1080p) | 401 | 452 |
| CS: GO (Medium 1080p) | 517 | 481 |
Productivity benchmark tests
Not everyone plans to use their PC for gaming purposes, but some people also use them for 3D design and video editing. So, we are also sharing some productivity benchmarks with you.
Blender (Lower is Better)
- Ryzen 9 7900X – 441(+9%)
- Intel Core i7 13700K – 482
Adobe After Effects (Higher is Better)
- Ryzen 9 7900X – 1336(+3%)
- Intel Core i7 13700K – 1299
Adobe Photoshop (Higher is Better)
- Ryzen 9 7900X – 1485
- Intel Core i7 13700K – 1545(+4%)
Adobe Premiere Pro (Higher is Better)
- Ryzen 9 7900X – 1268(5%)
- Intel Core i7 13700K – 1197
Price
At the time of making this comparison, the Ryzen 9 7900X is available at $399, while the Intel Core i7 13700K is priced at $279. So, the Intel Core i7 13700K is 35% cheaper compared to the Ryzen 9 7900X
Conclusion – Which one should you buy?
Now, it’s time to look at all the data and figure out which one is the best option for you. First up, the Ryzen 9 7900X is 35% more expensive. That’s a huge price difference.
Now, when it comes to benchmarks, there isn’t any huge difference between the two CPUs. In traditional benchmarks, they perform almost similarly to each other. Only the Passmark multicore Ryzen 9 7900X performs 10% better, which is still not good enough considering the price difference between the two.
For gaming, the Intel Core i7 13700K is a clear winner. It gives better FPS in most games, and it’s also far cheaper compared to the Ryzen 9 7900X.
Production and content creation benchmarks have the same results as traditional benchmarks. AMD Ryzen 9 7900X has just slight performance gains over the Intel Core i7 13700K.
So, in conclusion, the Intel Core i7 13700K is a clear winner. It’s far cheaper than the Ryzen 9 7900X and performs similarly in almost every situation.
