The latter now retails for $474 compared to closer to $550 a few weeks ago, but is still undercut by the Intel Core i7-13700K at $389.99 currently on Newegg. In terms of cores, the Ryzen 9 7900X ...

The Intel Core i7-14700K and i7-13700K were launched as mid-premium CPUs for gaming and multi-core heavy workloads. Both chips share a similar DNA and are just a generation apart.

The Intel Core i7-13700K is available at a big discount: This 13th gen CPU is now priced at $249.99, down from its original list price of $419.00—a huge 40% reduction. The unlocked Core i7 ...

The Core i5-14600K and i7-13700K are some of the best mid-range gaming CPUs from Intel. The last-gen processor initially targeted a much higher price tag but is discounted to around $300 these ...

This is where the extra cores of the Core i7-14700K should kick in and sure enough we see a big gap open up in Cinebench R23, with the Intel CPU actually beating AMD's more expensive Ryzen 9 7900X ...

The Core i7-13700K's Performance cores have a max turbo speed of 5.4GHz, versus 5.0GHz for the Core i7-12700K. The Efficient cores get a similar 400MHz hike, with the E-Cores clocked at 4.2GHz ...

Dimensions 394 x 121 x 27mm Socket Support Intel: Socket LGA 1200, 115X, 1366, 2011, 2011-3, 2066 AMD: AMD Socket AM4, sTRX4*, TR4* (*Threadripper bracket not included) Fans NZXT 120mm Aer P Features ...

The 13th Gen Intel Core i7 is a powerhouse CPU. Like all 13th Gen processors, it's power-hungry and takes some cooling. I'd still argue the 13600K is all gamers need, though.

The Core i7-13700K launched with an MSRP of $310, though it’s currently retailing for a little higher via Amazon. This puts it largely neck and neck with the 7800X3D, whose price is set at $449.

The 13th Gen Intel Core i7-13700K is the best CPU for PC gaming, and you'll need an appropriate motherboard to match. We've found the best to match your budget.

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.