Intel Core i7-14700K vs Intel Core i9-13900KF
82Single-core85.5
83.9Multi-core87.9
68.6Gamingspec-based71.9
2 spec wins — Intel Core i7-14700K8 spec wins — Intel Core i9-13900KF
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i9-13900KF wins this desktop processor face-off, 83.2 to 79.5, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+4) and single-core (+4). Intel Core i7-14700K 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 i7-14700K
- 13% higher Base clock: 3.4 GHz vs 3 GHz
- Lower launch price: $409 vs $564
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-13900KF
- Stronger single-core score: 86 vs 82
- Stronger multi-core score: 88 vs 84
- 33% higher Efficiency cores: 16 vs 12
- 20% higher cores: 24 vs 20
- 14% higher threads: 32 vs 28
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700K | Intel Core i9-13900KF |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2022 |
| 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 i7-14700K | Intel Core i9-13900KF |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 20 | 24+20% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 12 | 16+33% |
| Threads | 28 | 32+14% |
| Base clock | 3.4 GHz+13% | 3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.6 GHz | 5.8 GHz+4% |
| L2 cache | 28 MB | 32 MB+14% |
| L3 cache | 33 MB | 36 MB+9% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700K | Intel Core i9-13900KF |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | — |
| iGPU clock | 1,600 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700K | Intel Core i9-13900KF |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-5600 |
| Max memory | 192 GB | 192 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700K | Intel Core i9-13900KF |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700K | Intel Core i9-13900KF |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,922Top 23% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 19,147Top 17% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,169Top 15% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 34,655Top 13% | — |
| PassMark | 51,919Top 11% | 57,408+11%Top 10% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 4,454Top 14% | 4,580+3%Top 11% |
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