The Intel processor number is just one of several factors—along with processor brand, system configurations, and system-level benchmarks—to be considered when choosing the right processor for your computing needs.

If you don't have a compatible LGA1700-socket liquid cooler on hand, you'll want to factor that cost into the equation here. We test components' power consumption using a Kill-A-Watt wall meter to measure the power draw of the test system as a whole. Intel's 13th Generation "Raptor Lake" architecture doesn't differ significantly from its 12th Gen "Alder Lake" platform. Product certification and use condition information can be found in the Production Release Qualification (PRQ) report for this SKU.Gen Intel Core processors deliver highly flexible architecture and industry-leading tools for the ultimate in performance customization. Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology) delivers two processing threads per physical core. That said, competing Ryzen 9 chips like the 7900X and 7950X also require you to supply your own cooler. You'll likely only see slight advantages from chips like the 3D V-cache-enabled AMDs with GPUs higher-end than the already elite RTX 3080.

ECC memory is a type of system memory that can detect and correct common kinds of internal data corruption. The older Core i7-12700K and the Core i5-13600K are both really more comparable with the Core i7-13700K. Integrated graphics are often overlooked with processors like these, but they're perfectly well suited for any task apart from running modern games with high levels of graphics detail. com and PC Magazine are among the federally registered trademarks of Ziff Davis and may not be used by third parties without explicit permission.wapkw=hyper+threading for more information including details on which processors support Intel® HT Technology. If you have a very high-end GPU and differences in frame rate of 5% or so are your concern, you may want to look at one of the AMD gaming-focused specialty chips to squeeze out every last drop.

I began working on computers owned by immediate family members and relatives when I was around 10 years old. Additional baselines can be obtained using Windows version of PerformanceTest's Manage Baselines feature.

It is calculated by adding the clock rates of each core or, in the case of multi-core processors employing different microarchitectures, of each group of cores. Intel’s products and software are intended only to be used in applications that do not cause or contribute to adverse impacts on human rights.