With a max speed of 2000 RPM, the TOUGHAIR 510 provides optimal cooling performance when you need it most. This article compares Intel's Core i7-13700K and Core i7-13700F desktop CPUs. We evaluated Intel's Core i7-13700K and Core i7-13700F desktop CPUs to determine which would be better for various use cases. We shaped our testing methodology to focus on each CPU's attributes rather than relying solely on benchmarks. I found that the dual 120 mm fans on the TOUGHAIR 510 did an excellent job of keeping an LGA 1700 CPU cool, even under heavy workloads.

If you're only planning to stream shows, use office apps, or browse the internet, you won't need a top-end CPU to get good performance. The most important CPU capability for general app usage is the single-core max turbo boost frequency. The Enermax Liqmax III 360 has an impressive cooling capacity, providing efficient heat dissipation even under heavy workloads. The Core i7-13700K has the same 125W Processor Base Power (PBP - the amount of power the chip pulls when it isn't in a fully boosted state) as the previous-gen Core i7-12700K. However, Intel increased the Maximum Turbo Power (MTP), the maximum amount of power the chip can draw when in a boosted state. The new 253W limit is a whopping 63W increase over the prior-gen Core i7-12700K (33% increase).Based on our evaluation of using Intel's Core i7-13700K CPU for professional tools, you can expect excellent tool performance with a high-performance CPU cooler. With a TDP of 65 W, the Core i7-13700F consumes typical power levels for a modern PC. Intel's processor supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory with a dual-channel interface. For communication with other components in the machine, Core i7-13700F uses a PCI-Express Gen 5 connection. This processor does not have integrated graphics, you will need a separate graphics card.

Intel has increased its DDR5 memory support up to 5600 MT/s if you use one DIMM per channel (1DPC), a big increase over the prior 4800 MT/s speed with Alder Lake. Just as importantly, Intel increased 2DPC speeds up to 4400 MT/s, an improvement over the previous-gen 3600 MT/s. Unlike AMD's all-in approach with DDR5, Raptor Lake also supports DDR4-3200 memory, ensuring a value option for Intel platforms.Its 8 Efficiency cores have a 1.50 GHz base frequency and support a 4.10 GHz max turbo boost frequency. The more cores a CPU has, the more applications you can run simultaneously without noticing a performance impact. Max Turbo Frequency refers to the maximum single-core processor frequency that can be achieved with Intel® Turbo Boost Technology. See www.intel.com/technology/turboboost/ for more information and applicability of this technology. Based on our evaluation of using Intel's Core i7-13700K CPU for general apps, you can expect excellent app performance with a high-performance CPU cooler. If you're worried about the TOUGHAIR 510 taking up too much space in your system, Thermaltake offers a few single-fan variants that use different orientations, so you can choose the one that works best for your setup.

The Core i7-13700F has a TDP range of 65–219 watts, depending on the workload. To maximize your CPU's performance, you should use a cooler that can handle the peak TDP (PL2) of 219 watts. PL2 is an Intel processor's short-term maximum power draw when the CPU runs at its maximum short-term speed (max turbo frequency). Intel CPU specifications list the base TDP (PL1) as "Processor Base Power" and the peak TDP (PL2) as "Maximum Turbo Power."

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I was very impressed with the cooling capability of the Enermax Liqmax III 360, which boasts an excellent 360-watt TDP (Thermal Design Power). Office and web applications are typically single-threaded, so running a single application won't take advantage of a many-core CPU. The quiet operation of the cooler made for a more comfortable and distraction-free computing experience.