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Intel

Intel Core i7-13700T

i7-13700t

16-core, 24-thread desktop processor · LGA1700 platform. Typical clocks: 1.4 GHz base · 4.9 GHz boost.

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At a glance

Core specs we use for comparisons and CPU pairing — no need to decode database codes.

Cores / threads16 / 24Physical cores and logical threads (SMT / hyper-threading).
SocketLGA1700Motherboard CPU socket — must match for upgrades.
TDP35 WThermal design profile — size your cooler accordingly.
L3 cache30 MBLast-level cache — larger often helps latency-sensitive workloads.
PCIe (CPU)Gen 5Maximum PCIe generation from platform specs when available.
MemoryDDR5Supported memory generation for the CPU platform.
Clocks1.4 GHz base · 4.9 GHz boostFrom our catalog metadata when the source reported them.
Play index55Normalized score (0-100) weighted toward single-thread performance and interactive, real-time play workloads. Catalog percentile: 57.
Work index54Normalized score (0-100) weighted toward multi-core throughput and parallel professional workloads. Catalog percentile: 76.
Balanced score55Blend of play and work scores.
Efficiency score97Performance-per-watt percentile (normalized 0-100).
Value score
77/100Strong
Composite percentile among desktop CPUs in our catalog — same band as the Rank column on the CPU index. Tier label: Mid-range.
Highlights
Heavy workload readyPower efficient
Auto-generated fit labels based on normalized scores and specs.

How we score

Numbers on this page use a 0–100 scale for comparison. Rankings follow our internal formulas from published specs.

  • Play index — single-thread and cache-friendly behavior for interactive play.
  • Work index — multi-thread throughput for creative apps and parallel work.
  • Balanced score — blend of play and work strength.
  • Efficiency score — performance per watt (thermals, noise, power).
  • Value score — composite percentile vs other desktop CPUs in our catalog (matches the index Rank badge).

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GPUs that pair well

Ranked picks from our GPU catalog and pairing engine (scores + balance heuristics). Each card opens RankedGPU in a new tab for full specs and deals.

  1. AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT

    Heuristic GPU pick for gaming: performance 81, value 14.

  2. AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT

    Heuristic GPU pick for gaming: performance 77, value 15.

  3. AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT

    Heuristic GPU pick for gaming: performance 68, value 21.

  4. AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT

    Heuristic GPU pick for gaming: performance 82, value 13.

  5. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080

    Heuristic GPU pick for gaming: performance 90, value 9.

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Pricing context

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  • Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (reference): $384 USD