Intel Core i7-13700K
CPUs

Core i7-13700K

Intel

Released Nov 1, 2022 · Analysis updated Mar 27, 2026

Intel Core i7-13700K processor with strong gaming performance and integrated graphics for office work and older games. The Intel Core i7-13700K scores 86/100 based on 4 expert reviews in the cpus category. Coverage includes reviews from Tomshardware, Pcmag, Wepc, and Pcguide.

Critic Score

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86

based on 4 expert reviews

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Low confidence · only 4 reviews

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Pros

  • Strong gaming performance(4)
  • Excellent value for money(2)

Cons

  • Higher power consumption(2)

4 Expert Reviews

95
Major publication11/2022

The Core i7-13700K is the best CPU for gaming at its price point and also offers leading performance in our productivity benchmarks at a significantly lower price than AMD's competing Ryzen 7 7700X.

90
Major publication04/2023

At $419, Intel's Core i7-13700K is a juggernaut within its price range. Its 16-core design delivers potent multithreaded performance and highly competitive gaming muscle for the money.

80
Independent publication01/2025

The Intel Core i7-13700K offers exceptional performance at an attractive price point, delivering smooth gaming experiences, efficient multitasking, and strong overall processing power.

80
Independent publication02/2025

The Core i7-13700K is certainly a strong and capable CPU if you have gaming in mind, but where it truly excels is multi-core workloads.