Intel Core i5-13600K vs Intel Core i7-14700
75.1Single-core81
65.5Multi-core79.6
57.8Gaming67.3
2 spec wins — Intel Core i5-13600K18 spec wins — Intel Core i7-14700
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-14700 wins this desktop processor face-off, 77 to 66.5, pulling ahead mainly in Multi-core (+14) and gaming (+10). Intel Core i5-13600K still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-13600K
- 67% higher Base clock: 3.5 GHz vs 2.1 GHz
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $319 vs $384
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-14700
- Stronger Single-core score: 81 vs 75
- Stronger Multi-core score: 80 vs 66
- Stronger gaming score: 67 vs 58
- 50% higher Efficiency cores: 12 vs 8
- 50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600K | Intel Core i7-14700 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2024 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 65 W+48% |
| Max turbo power | 181 W | 219 W+21% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600K | Intel Core i7-14700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 14 | 20+43% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 8 | 12+50% |
| Threads | 20 | 28+40% |
| Base clock | 3.5 GHz+67% | 2.1 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.1 GHz | 5.4 GHz+6% |
| L2 cache | 20 MB | 28 MB+40% |
| L3 cache | 24 MB | 33 MB+38% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600K | Intel Core i7-14700 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 1,550 MHz | 1,600 MHz+3% |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600K | Intel Core i7-14700 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 192 GB+50% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600K | Intel Core i7-14700 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600K | Intel Core i7-14700 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,750 | 2,920+6% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,500 | 17,800+15% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,000 | 2,130+7% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 24,000 | 32,500+35% |
| PassMark | 38,300 | 49,000+28% |
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