Intel Core i7-13700K (Raptor Lake)

The Intel Core i7-13700K (Raptor Lake) is a high-performance processor from Intel, introduced in October 2022. Built on the 10nm (Intel 7) process, this CPU belongs to Intel’s 13th generation of Core i7 processors and uses the Intel Socket 1700.

This processor features a hybrid architecture with 8 Performance-cores (P-cores) and 8 Efficient-cores (E-cores), offering a total of 16 Performance-threads and 8 Efficient-threads. It operates at a base clock speed of 3.4GHz, with the capability to boost up to 5.4GHz for demanding tasks. The processor includes 24MB of L2 cache and 30MB of L3 cache to enhance data retrieval speeds and overall performance.

Designed to support the latest technologies, the Core i7-13700K is compatible with PCIe 5.0 and PCIe 4.0, providing a versatile range of connectivity options. It supports up to 16+4 PCIe lanes. Memory support includes both DDR5 and DDR4, with memory speeds reaching 5600MHz for DDR5 and 3200MHz for DDR4, utilizing dual memory channels.

The integrated Intel UHD Graphics 770 operates at a frequency of 1600MHz, offering decent graphics performance for everyday tasks and light gaming. Additionally, the processor supports various advanced features such as Hyper-Threading (SMT), Intel Extreme Tuning Utility (XTU), and Intel Deep Learning Boost, enhancing both multitasking capabilities and AI-driven workloads.

For benchmarking, the Intel Core i7-13700K scores 2093 points in Cinebench R23 (single-core) and 29522 points in Cinebench R23 (multi-core), indicating robust performance in both single-threaded and multi-threaded applications.

The product comes in a retail package without an included cooler, allowing users to choose their preferred cooling solution to match their system needs.