Intel Core i5-14500 vs Intel Core i7-13700K
69.7Single-core79.1
54.3Multi-core76.9
57.2Gamingspec-based65
4 spec wins — Intel Core i5-1450011 spec wins — Intel Core i7-13700K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-13700K wins this desktop processor face-off, 74.6 to 59.6, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+23) and single-core (+9). Intel Core i5-14500 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 i5-14500
- 50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $232 vs $409
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-13700K
- Stronger single-core score: 79 vs 70
- Stronger multi-core score: 77 vs 54
- 109% higher L2 cache: 24 MB vs 12 MB
- 64% higher Max turbo power: 253 W vs 154 W
- 51% higher PassMark: 46,500 vs 30,708
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14500 | Intel Core i7-13700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2022 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+48% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 154 W | 253 W+64% |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14500 | Intel Core i7-13700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 14 | 16+14% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 8 | 8 |
| Threads | 20 | 24+20% |
| Base clock | 2.6 GHz | 3.4 GHz+31% |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz | 5.4 GHz+8% |
| L2 cache | 12 MB | 24 MB+109% |
| L3 cache | 24 MB | 30 MB+25% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14500 | Intel Core i7-13700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 1,550 MHz | 1,600 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14500 | Intel Core i7-13700K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 192 GB+50% | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14500 | Intel Core i7-13700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14500 | Intel Core i7-13700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,583Top 35% | 2,850+10%Top 28% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 18,200Top 20% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | — | 2,100Top 20% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | — | 30,300Top 16% |
| PassMark | 30,708Top 38% | 46,500+51%Top 21% |
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