Intel Core i7-13700 (13th Gen)

Intel Core i7‑13700 is a high-performance 13th-generation Intel desktop processor from the Raptor Lake series, designed for gaming, streaming, and heavy workloads.

⚙️ Key Specifications

• Cores / Threads: 16 Cores / 24 Threads

  • 8 Performance-cores (P-cores)

  • 8 Efficient-cores (E-cores)

• Base Clock:

  • P-cores: 2.1 GHz

  • E-cores: 1.5 GHz

• Max Turbo Boost: up to 5.2 GHz

• Cache: 30 MB Intel Smart Cache

• TDP (Base Power): 65 W

• Max Turbo Power: up to 219 W

• Socket: LGA 1700

• Integrated Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 770

• Memory Support:

  • DDR4-3200

  • DDR5-5600

• PCIe Support: PCIe 5.0 + PCIe 4.0

🎮 Performance

• Excellent high-end gaming CPU.

• Great for video editing, streaming, rendering, and multitasking.

• Faster than i5-13400 because it has more cores and higher boost clocks.

🧊 Cooler

• Usually comes with Intel Laminar RM1 stock cooler, but for heavy work or gaming a better air cooler or AIO cooler is recommended.

🖥️ Compatible Motherboards

Works with LGA1700 boards, such as:

• B660 / H610

• B760

• Z690 / Z790

(BIOS update may be required on some older boards.)

💰 Typical Price (Sri Lanka)

• Around LKR 90,000 – 100,000 depending on shop.

✅ Best for:

• High-end gaming PCs

• Streaming + gaming

• Editing / workstation builds

💡 If you want, I can also show you:

• i7-13700 vs i5-13400 (gaming performance difference)

• Best GPU for i7-13700

• Best motherboard + cooler for this CPU.