Which is better, Intel Core i7-13700K or Intel Core i9-11900K?

The Intel Core i7-13700K wins in 5 out of 6 comparable specs against the Intel Core i9-11900K.

Core i7-13700K vs Core i9-11900K

Intel

Core i7-13700K

Intel

Core i9-11900K

Specifications

Spec	Core i7-13700K	Core i9-11900K
Performance
Total Cores	16+100%	8
Threads	24+50%	16
Boost Clock	5.4 GHz+2%	5.3 GHz
Base Clock	3.4 GHz	3.5 GHz+3%
Cache
L3 Cache	30 MB+88%	16 MB
Platform
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1200
Architecture	Raptor Lake	Rocket 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 750

Verdict

The Intel Core i7-13700K wins in 5 out of 7 comparable specs. Its biggest advantage is Total Cores (100% better). The Core i9-11900K wins in 1 specs, with its biggest advantage in Base Clock (3% better).

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Core i7-13700K

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