The Core i7-13700KF is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-3450 and it's also a better value for money, as it's only $160.00 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-13700KF
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 24 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-3450
- Up to 63% cheaper – $95.00 vs $255.00
- Consumes up to 38% less energy – 77 vs 125 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-13700KF cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i7-13700KF vs Core i5-3450 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-13700KF
Sep 27th, 2022
Average FPS
219
100%
Min 1% FPS
144
100%
Price, $
$255
37%
Value, $/FPS
$1.16/FPS
47%
Core i7-13700KF vs Core i5-3450 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-13700KF vs Core i5-3450 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-13700KF vs Core i5-3450 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-13700KF
Sep 27th, 2022
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
30 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Core i5-3450
Apr 29th, 2012
Cores
4-core
25%
L3 Cache
6 MB
20%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
91%
Turbo Frequency
3.5 GHz
65%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
29%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-13700KF | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-3450 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Sep 27th, 2022 | Release Date | Apr 29th, 2012 |
| $384.00 | MSRP | $174.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Raptor Lake | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 77 W |
| Performance | ||
16 | Cores | 4 |
24 | Threads | 4 |
3.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.1 GHz |
5.4 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
30 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 5600 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
