Intel Core i5-14600KF vs Intel Core i7-13700
79.3Single-core75.5
64.6Multi-core66.1
59Gamingspec-based63.8
6 spec wins — Intel Core i5-14600KF8 spec wins — Intel Core i7-13700
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i5-14600KF scores 67.6 against 68.3 for Intel Core i7-13700. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i7-13700 edges ahead in multi-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-14600KF
- Stronger single-core score: 79 vs 76
- 67% higher Base clock: 3.5 GHz vs 2.1 GHz
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $294 vs $384
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-13700
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- 33% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 6
- 25% higher L3 cache: 30 MB vs 24 MB
- 21% higher Max turbo power: 219 W vs 181 W
- 20% higher threads: 24 vs 20
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14600KF | Intel Core i7-13700 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2023 |
| 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 | — |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14600KF | Intel Core i7-13700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 14 | 16+14% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 8 | 8 |
| Threads | 20 | 24+20% |
| Base clock | 3.5 GHz+67% | 2.1 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.3 GHz+2% | 5.2 GHz |
| L2 cache | 20 MB | 24 MB+20% |
| L3 cache | 24 MB | 30 MB+25% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14600KF | Intel Core i7-13700 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,600 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14600KF | Intel Core i7-13700 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 192 GB | 192 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14600KF | Intel Core i7-13700 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14600KF | Intel Core i7-13700 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,761Top 30% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 15,882Top 30% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,076+3%Top 20% | 2,009Top 24% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 23,769Top 27% | 25,369+7%Top 22% |
| PassMark | 38,248+7%Top 24% | 35,842Top 27% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 4,252+4%Top 21% | 4,091Top 28% |
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