Intel Core i7-14700KF vs Intel Core i9-13900K
81.7Single-core84.3
82.8Multi-core92.6
68.6Gamingspec-based71.9
3 spec wins — Intel Core i7-14700KF11 spec wins — Intel Core i9-13900K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i9-13900K wins this desktop processor face-off, 84.9 to 78.9, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+10) and single-core (+3). Intel Core i7-14700KF 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 i7-14700KF
- 50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB
- 13% higher Base clock: 3.4 GHz vs 3 GHz
- Lower launch price: $384 vs $589
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-13900K
- Stronger multi-core score: 93 vs 83
- 33% higher Efficiency cores: 16 vs 12
- 20% higher cores: 24 vs 20
- 18% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 39,500 vs 33,441
- 15% higher PassMark: 59,500 vs 51,926
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700KF | Intel Core i9-13900K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i7-14700KF | Intel Core i9-13900K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i7-14700KF | Intel Core i9-13900K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,650 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700KF | Intel Core i9-13900K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 192 GB+50% | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700KF | Intel Core i9-13900K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700KF | Intel Core i9-13900K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,922Top 23% | 2,950+1%Top 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 19,147Top 17% | 20,500+7%Top 10% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,160Top 14% | 2,250+4%Top 9% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 33,441Top 12% | 39,500+18%Top 8% |
| PassMark | 51,926Top 15% | 59,500+15%Top 8% |
Related comparisons
Intel Core i7-14700KFvs AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3DVSIntel Core i7-14700KFvs Intel Core Ultra 5 250K PlusVSIntel Core i7-14700KFvs AMD Ryzen 9 7900XVSIntel Core i7-14700KFvs AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3DVSIntel Core i9-13900Kvs Intel Core Ultra 7 265KFVSIntel Core i9-13900Kvs AMD Ryzen 9 9900XVSIntel Core i9-13900Kvs AMD Ryzen 9 7950XVSIntel Core i9-13900Kvs Intel Core i9-14900KVS