Intel Core i7-13700K Desktop Processor 16 cores (8 P-cores + 8 E-cores) 30M Cache, up to 5.4 GHz

The best for gaming

Amazing CPU, noticed huge improvements in performance almost everywhere (faster load times, higher FPS in games, etc.) Performance was especially noticeable in CPU heavy games such as WoW, that dont require as much GPU power and are heavily bottlenecked by CPU. In cases like those I doubled FPS going from 9th gen to 13th gen Intel.

This was the first Generation 13 processor we used in a build. Of course the actual build procedure is no different than before so not much can be said for that. Our test show it is about 9% faster than its same-numbered 12th generation. The other thing we did see from our tests is that again 12th vs.13th the newer processor appears to run about 2°-3° C lower in temperature under somewhat similar conditions. All in all, obviously we will be doing our building going forward with 13 series processors we cant see justification for anyone taking their i9-12900k out and installing i9-13900k. The gains would probably not be really experienced.

runs hot but I already knew that finally went with an AOI 28MM but a 36MM would be better my case only takes a 28MM.

Loving the new processor! Seems like it can handle just about anything, really impressed with the speed and temps while paired up with the Arctic Liquid Freezer II.

Hired someone to help me and the CPU did not work at all. Kept trying but it would not work. Returning and waiting for refund.

Everything worked great out of the box, so far so good.

The CPU paired nicely with the Z690 Asus board. Had to update the bios before it would boot. All of the reviews are on the i5 and I9. Make no mistake this cat outperforms the 12th gen I9 for half the cost. Cant wait to see what Intel has up their sleeve.

Running it at 5.3GHz on all 8 P cores and boost to 5.7Ghz on two P cores, 4.3Ghz on E cores using Adaptive voltage MSI Lite Load Line 2 and LLC8. CB23 voltages are 1.148v and temps are under 90C using Noctua nh-U12A. CPU is an absolute champ. 13700K is basically the sweet-spot for CPUs.

paired with 3070 and working great no problems so far. seeing a huge performance boost in gaming from rust to tarkov to dayz all games seem much smoother and the 1% lows feel and stutters feel non exsistant. also running with corsair vengance ddr5 ram @ 4800mhz as someone else mention being 13th gen cpu you may need to flash the bios of your mobo to get it to recognize it.