Intel Core i7-13700K vs Intel Core i9-14900K
79.1Single-core88.2
76.9Multi-core94.5
65Gamingspec-based73.2
1 spec wins — Intel Core i7-13700K13 spec wins — Intel Core i9-14900K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i9-14900K wins this desktop processor face-off, 87.3 to 74.6, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+18) and single-core (+9). Intel Core i7-13700K 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 i7-13700K
- Lower launch price: $409 vs $589
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-14900K
- Stronger single-core score: 88 vs 79
- Stronger multi-core score: 95 vs 77
- 100% higher Efficiency cores: 16 vs 8
- 50% higher cores: 24 vs 16
- 50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13700K | Intel Core i9-14900K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2023 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 253 W | 253 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13700K | Intel Core i9-14900K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16 | 24+50% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 8 | 16+100% |
| Threads | 24 | 32+33% |
| Base clock | 3.4 GHz+6% | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.4 GHz | 6 GHz+11% |
| L2 cache | 24 MB | 32 MB+33% |
| L3 cache | 30 MB | 36 MB+20% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13700K | Intel Core i9-14900K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 1,600 MHz | 1,650 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13700K | Intel Core i9-14900K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i7-13700K | Intel Core i9-14900K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13700K | Intel Core i9-14900K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,850Top 28% | 3,130+10%Top 13% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,200Top 20% | 21,000+15%Top 7% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,100Top 21% | 2,280+9%Top 4% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 30,300Top 16% | 40,000+32%Top 7% |
| PassMark | 46,500Top 21% | 62,000+33%Top 7% |
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