Intel Core i7-13700K
Intel
Current comparison price
$440Value 46 · Balanced
from 1 offer · checked Oct 16
Capability highlights · price excluded
- A Gaming
- A Productivity
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- A Gaming
- A Productivity
- C Performance per Watt
Intel Core i7-13700K vs AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D
Specifications, performance and current prices compared in United States · USD · prices checked through Oct 17, 2026
Ryzen 7 9850X3D
AMD
Current comparison price
$484Value 57 · Balanced
from 3 offers at 3 retailers · checked Oct 17
Capability highlights · price excluded
- S Gaming
- A Productivity
+1 more · view all grades
- S Gaming
- A Productivity
- B Performance per Watt
Key differences at a glance
Capabilityprice excluded
Intel Core i7-13700K leads in 0 scenarios, Ryzen 7 9850X3D in 2, 1 even. Ryzen 7 9850X3D is ahead for Gaming, Performance per Watt. View grades →
Valueunder Balanced
Ryzen 7 9850X3D has the higher Value under these priorities (57 vs 46).
Pricecurrent market snapshot
Intel Core i7-13700K costs less right now ($440 vs $484, 9% apart).
How priorities change the comparison Intel Core i7-13700K has higher Value under 1 presets · Ryzen 7 9850X3D under 3 · 0 even
| Priority | Intel Core i7-13700K | Ryzen 7 9850X3D | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46 | 57 | ||
| 53 | 100 | ||
| 21 | 18 | ||
| 29 | 57 |
Pick a preset to compare under it: the whole page follows. Within 2 points counts as even.
Price difference and break-even price
Under Balanced, each product holds or loses the higher Value at one price, with the other held at its current price. Enter the prices you were actually offered to see the answer for your deal.
Intel Core i7-13700K
Current comparison price
$440 Value 46
Intel Core i7-13700K matches the Value of Ryzen 7 9850X3D (at $484) at $323 or less.
Ryzen 7 9850X3D
Current comparison price
$484 Value 57
Ryzen 7 9850X3D keeps the higher Value up to $660 (with Intel Core i7-13700K at $440).
A crossover is a calculation under the active priorities and today's market frame, not a price forecast.
Price comparison: current offers
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Intel Core i7-13700K
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Ryzen 7 9850X3D
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Performance and key differences
What each product can do for a job, graded S to F with price left out, and the measured indexes behind it.
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| Intel Core i7-13700K | Ryzen 7 9850X3D | |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | A #24 | S #1 |
| Productivity | A #48 | A #58 |
| Performance per Watt | C #101 | B #50 |
| Multi-core performance | 1,286 | 1,164 |
| Single-core performance | 956 | 1,137 |
| Gaming performance | 1,074 | 1,416 |
Where each one leads
- Lower current price · Higher cores
- Higher Value with these priorities · Better grade for Gaming · Lower TDP · More offers
Specifications compared
Facts true of every board a product groups; a range or "varies" marks a fact that differs between boards.
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| Intel Core i7-13700K | Ryzen 7 9850X3D | |
|---|---|---|
| Cores and cache | ||
| Cores | 16 cores | 8 cores |
| Threads | 24 threads | 16 threads |
| L3 cache | 30 MB | 96 MB |
| Boost clock | 5,300 MHz | 5,600 MHz |
| Platform | ||
| Socket | LGA 1700 | AM5 |
| Memory support | DDR5, DDR4 | DDR5 |
| Power and process | ||
| TDP | 253 W | 162 W |
| Process node | 10 nm | 4 nm |
| Product | ||
| Manufacturer | Intel | AMD |
| Architecture | Raptor Cove / Gracemont | Granite Ridge |
| Release year | 2022 | 2026 |
Not tracked means the source data does not have this fact. It is not assumed to be absent.
Which one to choose: where each wins
Conditions drawn from the data above, not a universal recommendation. The better choice depends on which of these matter to you.
Intel Core i7-13700K fits better when…
- Multi-core performance matters: higher index
- the budget decides: 9% lower current price
- Cores matters: 16 cores vs 8 cores
Ryzen 7 9850X3D fits better when…
- the job is Gaming, Performance per Watt: higher capability grade
- Single-core performance matters: higher index
- Gaming performance matters: higher index
- your priorities are Balanced: higher Value
- L3 cache matters: 96 MB vs 30 MB
- lower TDP matters: 162 W vs 253 W
Nearby market alternative
Worth considering instead
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D — same S-tier capability for Gaming, about $125 cheaper · Value 73.
Neither of the two above is the only answer — this one clears the same bar for less. ⇄ Compare all three
Questions and methodology
Which one is better, Intel Core i7-13700K or AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D?
It depends on the question. For capability (price left out) see the grades by use case; for how good the current price is for what you get, see Value under your priorities; and for the cheapest option today, see current prices. This page keeps the three apart and does not name one overall winner.
Which has the higher Value right now?
Under Balanced, Ryzen 7 9850X3D has the higher Value (57 vs 46) in the market snapshot of Oct 17, 2026. Value changes with your priorities and with prices.
At what price does the answer change?
Under Balanced, with Ryzen 7 9850X3D at its current price, Intel Core i7-13700K reaches equal Value at $323. It is a calculation, not a price forecast.
Which one is more capable, ignoring price?
Intel Core i7-13700K leads in 0 scenarios, Ryzen 7 9850X3D in 2, 1 even. Ryzen 7 9850X3D is ahead for Gaming, Performance per Watt.
Where can I compare current offers?
The offers section lists every new offer we track for both products in United States, with the date each price was checked. Open in Compare to add more products.