Which is better, Intel Core i7-13700K or Intel Core i9-12900K?

The Intel Core i7-13700K wins in 3 out of 3 comparable specs against the Intel Core i9-12900K.

Core i7-13700K vs Core i9-12900K

Intel

Core i7-13700K

Intel

Core i9-12900K

Specifications

Spec	Core i7-13700K	Core i9-12900K
Performance
Total Cores	16	16
Threads	24	24
Boost Clock	5.4 GHz+4%	5.2 GHz
Base Clock	3.4 GHz+6%	3.2 GHz
Cache
L3 Cache	30 MB	30 MB
Platform
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1700
Architecture	Raptor Lake	Alder Lake
Max Memory	192 GB+50%	128 GB
Power
TDP	125W	125W
Features
Cooler Included	No	No
Integrated Graphics	Intel UHD Graphics 770	Intel UHD Graphics 770

Verdict

The Intel Core i7-13700K wins in 3 out of 7 comparable specs. Its biggest advantage is Max Memory (50% better). The Core i9-12900K wins in 0 specs.

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Core i7-13700K

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