Intel Core i7-13700KF vs Intel Core i7-8700K. Specifications, performance, tests

Comprehensive background on the processors being compared, detailing their series, generation, and targeted market segment.

• Family
  Intel Core i7 Intel Core i7
• CPU group
  Intel Core i 13000 Intel Core i 8000
• Segment
  Desktop / Server Desktop / Server
• Generation
  13 8
• Predecessor
  Intel Core i7-12700KF Intel Core i7-7700K
• Successor
  -- Intel Core i7-9700KF

Essential parameters including the number of cores, threads, base and turbo frequencies, and cache size. These metrics provide insight into the processor’s speed—higher values generally indicate better performance.

• Core architecture
  hybrid (big.LITTLE) normal
• Overclocking
  Yes Yes

The integrated graphics (iGPU) do not influence the CPU performance significantly; they serve as a substitute for a dedicated graphics card in the absence of one or are utilized in mobile devices.

• GPU name
  no iGPU Intel UHD Graphics 630
• GPU frequency
  0.35 GHz
• GPU (Turbo)
  No turbo 1.20 GHz
• Execution units
  24
• Shader
  192
• Max. GPU Memory
  -- 64 GB
• Max. displays
  3
• Generation
  9.5
• Technology
  14 nm
• Release date
  Q4/2017

This section details the built-in codecs used for encoding and decoding media content, which significantly enhance processing speed and efficiency.

• h265 / HEVC (8 bit)
  No Decode / Encode
• h265 / HEVC (10 bit)
  No Decode / Encode
• h264
  No Decode / Encode
• VP8
  No Decode / Encode
• VP9
  No Decode / Encode
• AV1
  No No
• AVC
  No Decode / Encode
• VC-1
  No Decode
• JPEG
  No Decode / Encode

Overview of the types and quantities of RAM supported by Intel Core i7-8700K and Intel Core i7-13700KF. The supported memory frequencies may vary depending on the motherboard configuration.

• Memory type
  DDR4-3200DDR5-5600 DDR4-2666
• Max. Memory
  128 GB 128 GB
• Memory channels
  2 (Dual Channel) 2
• ECC
  Yes No

Analyze the TDP (Thermal Design Power) requirements of Intel Core i7-13700KF and Intel Core i7-8700K to make an informed decision on the appropriate cooling system. Remember that TDP refers to thermal watts, not electrical watts.

• TDP (PL1)
  125 W 95 W
• TDP (PL2)
  253 W --
• Tjunction max.
  100 °C --

Information on architecture, interfaces, and additional instructions supported by Intel Core i7-13700KF and Intel Core i7-8700K, including virtual machine technologies and fabrication processes.

• Technology
  10 nm 14 nm
• Socket
  LGA 1700 LGA 1151-2
• L2-Cache
  24.00 MB --
• L3-Cache
  30.00 MB 12.00 MB
• Architecture
  Raptor Lake S Coffee Lake S
• Virtualization
  VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
• Instruction set (ISA)
  x86-64 (64 bit) x86-64 (64 bit)
• ISA extensions
  SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
• Release date
  Q4/2022 Q4/2017