Intel Core i7-14700 vs Intel Core i9-13900
81Single-core77.7
75.9Multi-core71.7
67.3Gamingspec-based70.7
2 spec wins — Intel Core i7-147008 spec wins — Intel Core i9-13900
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-14700 wins this desktop processor face-off, 75.3 to 73.2, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+4) and single-core (+3). Intel Core i9-13900 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 i7-14700
- Stronger single-core score: 81 vs 78
- Stronger multi-core score: 76 vs 72
- Lower launch price: $384 vs $549
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-13900
- 33% higher Efficiency cores: 16 vs 12
- 20% higher cores: 24 vs 20
- 14% higher threads: 32 vs 28
- 14% higher L2 cache: 32 MB vs 28 MB
- 11% higher PassMark: 44,494 vs 40,198
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700 | Intel Core i9-13900 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2023 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 10 nm | — |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | 219 W | 219 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | — |
| Cooler included | Yes | — |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700 | Intel Core i9-13900 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 20 | 24+20% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 12 | 16+33% |
| Threads | 28 | 32+14% |
| Base clock | 2.1 GHz+5% | 2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.4 GHz | 5.6 GHz+4% |
| L2 cache | 28 MB | 32 MB+14% |
| L3 cache | 33 MB | 36 MB+9% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700 | Intel Core i9-13900 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 1,600 MHz | 1,650 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700 | Intel Core i9-13900 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 192 GB | 192 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700 | Intel Core i9-13900 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700 | Intel Core i9-13900 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,920Top 25% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 17,800Top 21% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,130Top 17% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 32,500Top 14% | — |
| PassMark | 40,198Top 21% | 44,494+11%Top 18% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 4,233Top 22% | 4,275+1%Top 19% |
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