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Key Differences
In short — Core i7-13700K outperforms the cheaper Core i9-7940X on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i9-7940X is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-13700K is 1852 days newer than the cheaper Core i9-7940X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-13700K
- Performs up to 42% better in Dirt 5 than Core i9-7940X - 255 vs 179 FPS
- Consumes up to 24% less energy than Intel Core i9-7940X - 125 vs 165 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-7940X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i9-7940X
- Up to 36% cheaper than Core i7-13700K - $405.0 vs $635.98
- Up to 9% better value when playing Dirt 5 than Core i7-13700K - $2.26 vs $2.49 per FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-13700K - 28 vs 24 threads
Dirt 5
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Core i7-13700K
Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022
FPS
255
100%
Value, $/FPS
$2.49/FPS
90%
Price, $
$635.98
63%
FPS Winner
Intel Core i7-13700K (Latest Gen) Gaming Desktop Processor 16 cores (8 P-cores + 8 E-cores) with Integrated Graphics - Unlocked and ASUS Prime Z790-A WiFi 6E LGA 1700(Intel®13th&12th)
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Intel Core i9-7940X X-Series Processor 14 Cores up to 4.3 GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 165W
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Core i7-13700K
Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022
Core i9-7940X
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-13700K | vs | Intel Core i9-7940X |
|---|---|---|
Sep 27th, 2022 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2017 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i9 |
| Raptor Lake | Codename | Skylake |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
16 | Cores | 14 |
| 24 | Threads | 28 |
3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.1 GHz |
5.4 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
125 W | TDP | 165 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
34.0x | Multiplier | 31.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
Builds Using Core i7-13700K or Core i9-7940X
Dirt 5, 1920 x 1080, Ultra High
143 FPS
$13.29/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060
Core i7-13700K
32 GB, N/A Storage
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182 FPS
$11/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070
Core i7-13700K
32 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$2,002
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206 FPS
$9.71/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
Core i7-13700K
32 GB, N/A Storage
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$1,999.99
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116 FPS
$14.03/FPS
GeForce RTX 3050
Core i7-13700K
64 GB, 1 TB SSD + 8 TB HDD
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$1,628
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182 FPS
$12.3/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070
Core i7-13700K
32 GB, 512 GB SSD + 8 TB HDD
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$2,238
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206 FPS
$15.78/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
Core i7-13700K
32 GB, N/A Storage
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$3,249.99
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228 FPS
$12.19/FPS
GeForce RTX 4080
Core i7-13700K
32 GB, N/A Storage
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$2,779.99
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116 FPS
$14.65/FPS
GeForce RTX 3050
Core i7-13700K
32 GB, N/A Storage
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$1,699.95
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116 FPS
$15.93/FPS
GeForce RTX 3050
Core i7-13700K
64 GB, 4 TB SSD + 4 TB HDD
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$1,848
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182 FPS
$16.21/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070
Core i7-13700K
32 GB, N/A Storage
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$2,949.99
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