Intel Core i7-13700F vs Intel Core i7-10700K

Processor comparisons 29-01-2023

   Let's say you can't decide which processor to buy, you can make a decision by looking at the Intel Core i7-13700F vs Intel Core i7-10700K tests and decide which is better for games or simple use for streaming, programming, video editing, rendering, machine learning. Here you can find all information from real streaming and video editing tests or several benchmarks. A careful review of all the technical characteristics, so that it can be easier to read, is summarized in the table.
   From the video comparison, you can get the results of joint testing in software tests such as Furmark, SuperPi, VeraCrypt, WPrime, Prime95, 3DMark, PCMark 10, RealBench, UserBenchmark, Gears 5, Blender, Blender, DaVinci Resolve Studio, AIDA64, MATLAB, World of Tanks enCore Benchmark, Handbrake, Cinebench 23 (20, 15), 7zip, GeekBench 6, 5.2, Dolphin Emulator, PassMark.
   Gaming performance of CPUs in:

Fortnite
Borderlands 3
Valorant
Red Dead Redemption 2
Cyberpunk 2077
Halo Infinite
Apex Legends
Death Stranding
Valheim
Rainbow Six Siege
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
World of Warcraft: Shadowlands
Overwatch
Watch Dogs Legion
Grand Theft Auto V
Last Man Standing
Fallout 76
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Warzone
DOOM: Eternal

After reading the results of joint benchmarks and videos, you can already make an informed decision about which CPU is better to buy for gaming Intel Core i7-10700K or Intel Core i7-13700F.

Summary benchmark results

As a percentage of the maximum value based on a sample from the entire base of all processors
Processor Benchmark

Core i7-13700F

65%

Core i7-10700K

55%

The number of this parameter shows the performance of the processors in single-threaded and multi-threaded mode. In this comparison, Core i7-13700F is 15% better than Core i7-10700K. The data source is several popular tests. Detailed information can be found below.

Gaming performance
Summary result of all game benchmarks.

Core i7-13700F

61%

Core i7-10700K

55%

For the maximum in this test, the results of the most powerful processor in the site database are taken. And of course, this is a server processor, on which no one will run games. Because the cost of this processor reaches several tens of thousands of dollars. Therefore, if you think that the selected CPU has a little game result, look at the FPS that it produces in real games in the final table below.
List of less popular games in which processors were compared: DOTA 2A, Half-Life: Alyx, NBA 2K20, Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Horizon Zero Dawn, Monster Hunter World, Forza Horizon 4, Ghostrunner, Microsoft Flight Simulator, Hitman 3, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS GO), Metro Exodus, League of Legends (LOL), Battlefield V, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), Control, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite	108.2	98.2
Valorant	123.0	111.6
Cyberpunk 2077	68.9	62.5
Apex Legends	115.6	104.9
Call of Duty Warzone	92.3	83.7
Overwatch	99.6	90.4
Red Dead Redemption 2	84.9	77.0
DOOM Eternal	61.5	55.8
Warzone	95.9	87.0
Assassin's Creed	103.3	93.7
Valheim	102.1	92.6

The numbers in this table indicate the maximum FPS that was received on the device with the corresponding processor. Depending on the configuration of the computer (RAM size and Video Card) and graphics quality settings (Ultra, Medium, Normal), the results may differ quite significantly. We recommend that you better study the results of the Cinebench, GeekBench and Passmark becnmarks.
The computers participating in the comparing not only were the equipped with different amounts of RAM and different video cards. But users also tested them at different screen resolutions: 4K, 2K or FullHD. Therefore, the game benchmark data is approximate. But all video cards met the average system requirements of games. You will get more accurate information about how powerful the processor will be in games, if you get acquainted with the benchmarks that are made with the same video card that is installed in your computer.

Power consumption

Core i7-13700F

106%

Core i7-10700K

34%

To make a finishing resolution on which processor is better, you should also consider the generation of its core. The newer the processor generation, the better its performance in games and benchmarks, as well as its energy efficiency. In this case the Core i7-13700F is more energy efficient than the Core i7-10700K as it consumes less power: 65W vs. 125W. Power consumption is particularly important for laptops. And TDP should be taken into account when choosing a processor cooling system. It is necessary to count so that the TDP data specified in the cooler specification is greater than the TDP of the compared processor.

Software benchmarks

For example you plan to use the processor not only for gaming, but also for programming, video rendering or video editing, streaming, machine learning, then the main parameter for you is its performance in multi-threaded mode. In this mode, the processor includes all threads and cores that it has to the maximum to reach maximum performance. You will find out this data from the benchmark tables below. Before using the data from these tests, be sure to make sure that the software that you are going to use on your computer can work in multi-threaded mode. Because there are still many programs that can use only one core to work, and all the advantages of multi-core mode turns out to be unnecessary.

Cinebench 23, 20 an 15
The results of this benchmark show Single-threaded and Multi-threaded CPU performance

	Intel Core i7-13700F	Intel Core i7-10700K
Cinbench 15 Single-core	462	228
Cinbench 15 Multi-core	4701	2344
Cinbench 20 Single-core	759	524
Cinbench 20 Multi-core	10429	5292
Cinbench 23 Single-core	2650	1309
Cinbench 23 Multi-core	29979	12678

Passmark
This popular benchmark displays Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Intel Core i7-13700F	Intel Core i7-10700K
Single-Core	2424	3051
Multi-Core	51087	19514

GeekBench 6, 5.2
This benchmark shows Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Intel Core i7-13700F	Intel Core i7-10700K
Single-Core	2071	1298
Multi-Core	19844	9987

Comparison of specifications

In the specification comparison table, the most useful will be the release date of the processor and the possibility of overclocking it. The later the processor is released, the longer it will last you. And the easier it will be to upgrade the system in the future. The same benefits from the presence of overclocking. When the processor can be overclocked, increasing its performance, then it will still be able to produce maximum FPS in new games. Accordingly, there is no longer a need to buy a new CPU to enjoy the games any longer. The economy are obvious!

	Intel Core i7-13700F	Intel Core i7-10700K
Announcement date	January 12, 2023	April 01, 2020
Type	Desktop	Desktop
Socket	FCLGA1700	FCLGA1200
Core name	Raptor Lake	Comet Lake
Architecture	x86	x86
Generation	13	10
Turbo Frequency	5.2 MHz	5.1 MHz
Frequency	4.1 MHz	3.8 MHz
Cores	16	8
Threads	24	16
Bus rate	16 GT/s	8 GT/s
Bit	64	64
Lithography	7 nm	14 nm
Transistors count	14200 millions	6800 millions
Power consumption (TDP)	65 W	125 W
Memory type	Up to DDR5 5600 MT/s Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s	DDR4-2933
Max. Memory	128 Gb	128 Gb
Memory Frequency	6500
Memory bandwidth	89.6 GB/s	45.8 GB/s
L1 cache	2 MB
L2 cache	8 MB
L3 cache	30 MB	16 MB
Overclocking	No	Yes
Supports ECC	Yes	No
Part number

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Core i7-13700F is 7% better than Core i7-10700K in terms of CPU frequency. Another difference is that Core i7-13700F has 8 more core than Core i7-10700K. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption (relevant for laptops).

Result:
The number of parameters for which Intel Core i7-13700F is better: 35
The number of parameters for which Intel Core i7-10700K is better: 3
Although it should be understood that all the number in the text above do not mean that taking them into account you should fully trust a simple quantitative comparison. Better to watch the video tests and read the reviews of of people who bought Intel Core i7-13700F and Intel Core i7-10700K before deciding which processor to buy for gaming and which not.

Intel Core i7-13700F - all data

• Cinebench r15 score
• Cinebench r20 score
• Cinebench r23 score
• GeekBench 6, 5.2 score

• Intel Core i7-13700F specs and review.

• Intel Core i7-10700K specs and review.