Core i7-13700KF vs Core i9-14900

CPU

GPU

Core i7-13700KF

16 Cores24 Thrd125 WWMax: 5.4 GHz2022

Core i9-14900

24 Cores32 Thrd65 WWMax: 5.6 GHz2024

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-13700KF

16 / 24

45,730

+0.9%

45,321

0.0%

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-13700KF

#78

Core i5-12500

MSRP: $212|Avg: $140

108%

#79

Core i5-14600K

MSRP: $329|Avg: $275

107%

#80

Ryzen 7 7700

MSRP: $329|Avg: $246

107%

#81

Core i5-13400F

MSRP: $196|Avg: $180

106%

#82

Core i3-12100T

MSRP: $125|Avg: $90

106%

#83

Core i7-11700F

MSRP: $298|Avg: $150

106%

#84

Core i3-10105F

MSRP: $97|Avg: $65

105%

#85

Core i5-9400T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $60

104%

#86

Core i7-12700KF

MSRP: $384|Avg: $250

104%

#87

Core i5-12490F

MSRP: $250|Avg: $150

104%

#88

Ryzen 5 5600GT

MSRP: $140|Avg: $150

104%

#89

Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G

MSRP: $146|Avg: $146

103%

#90

Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G

MSRP: $300|Avg: $180

103%

#91

Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G

MSRP: $209|Avg: $120

102%

#92

Ryzen 5 8600G

MSRP: $229|Avg: $190

102%

#93

Core i7-13700KF

MSRP: $384|Avg: $350

100%

#94

Ryzen 7 9700X

MSRP: $359|Avg: $285

100%

#95

Ryzen 9 7900

MSRP: $429|Avg: $370

100%

#96

Core Ultra 5 235T

MSRP: $247|Avg: $247

99%

#97

Ryzen 9 5950X

MSRP: $799|Avg: $350

99%

#98

Ryzen 9 7900X3D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $389

99%

#99

Core i5-14400F

MSRP: $196|Avg: $199

99%

#100

Core i5-14400

MSRP: $221|Avg: $197

98%

#101

Core i5-13400

MSRP: $221|Avg: $185

98%

#102

Ryzen 9 7950X3D

MSRP: $699|Avg: $486

98%

#103

Core i5-11600

MSRP: $213|Avg: $140

98%

#104

Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G

MSRP: $259|Avg: $160

98%

#105

Core i9-12900K

MSRP: $589|Avg: $322

98%

#106

Ryzen 7 5800XT

MSRP: $249|Avg: $219

98%

#107

Core i5-10400F

MSRP: $160|Avg: $102

98%

#108

Core i9-12900KF

MSRP: $564|Avg: $320

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i9-14900

#242

Celeron G6900E

MSRP: $53|Avg: $53

105%

#243

Core i3-12300T

MSRP: $209|Avg: $164

104%

#244

Core i9-12900

MSRP: $519|Avg: $420

104%

#245

Ryzen 3 8300G

MSRP: $176|Avg: $176

104%

#246

Core i7-11700KF

MSRP: $374|Avg: $299

103%

#247

Core i5-10600K

MSRP: $262|Avg: $179

103%

#248

Core i3-10325

MSRP: $154|Avg: $130

103%

#249

Ryzen Embedded V2718

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

103%

#250

Core i7-8086K

MSRP: $425|Avg: $178

103%

#251

Core i3-10300T

MSRP: $157|Avg: $100

102%

#252

Core i9-10900TE

MSRP: $309|Avg: $180

102%

#253

Core i9-12900T

MSRP: $489|Avg: $378

102%

#254

Core i5-12600T

MSRP: $223|Avg: $223

102%

#255

Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE

MSRP: $200|Avg: $180

101%

#256

Ryzen 7 1700X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $60

51%

#256

Ryzen 5 3500X

MSRP: $155|Avg: $171

100%

#257

Core i9-14900

MSRP: $524|Avg: $589

100%

#258

Core i5-8600

MSRP: $213|Avg: $130

100%

#259

Core i3-9100TE

MSRP: $122|Avg: $60

99%

#260

Core i5-12500T

MSRP: $302|Avg: $214

99%

#261

Core i9-13900

MSRP: $549|Avg: $599

98%

#262

Core i7-8700K

MSRP: $359|Avg: $160

49%

#262

Core i7-11700

MSRP: $323|Avg: $274

98%

#263

Core i9-13900T

MSRP: $549|Avg: $570

97%

#264

Processor 300T

MSRP: $82|Avg: $82

96%

#265

Athlon 3000G

MSRP: $49|Avg: $60

96%

#266

Athlon 220GE

MSRP: $65|Avg: $60

96%

#267

Ryzen 9 3900X

MSRP: $499|Avg: $441

96%

#268

Core i5-10500

MSRP: $200|Avg: $178

95%

#269

Celeron G6900T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $50

95%

#270

Core i9-10850K

MSRP: $453|Avg: $300

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i9-14900 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i7-13700KF in both compute-intensive tasks (0.9% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i7-13700KF	Core i9-14900
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($350)	⚠️ Higher cost ($589)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) / Intel 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: The Core i7-13700KF offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $350 (vs $589), it costs 41% less. While offering competitive performance, it results in a 70% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Core i9-14900.

Insight	Core i7-13700KF	Core i9-14900
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+70%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($350)	⚠️ Higher cost ($589)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i7-13700KF Benchmark Check

Core i9-14900 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-13700KF and Core i9-14900

Core i7-13700KF

The Core i7-13700KF is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 27 September 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) architecture. It features 16 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 W, 253 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 45,730 points. Launch price was $384.

Core i9-14900

The Core i9-14900 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 January 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture. It features 24 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 5.6 GHz. L3 cache: 36 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 45,321 points. Launch price was $549.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-13700KF packs 16 cores / 24 threads, while the Core i9-14900 offers 24 cores / 32 threads — the Core i9-14900 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.4 GHz on the Core i7-13700KF versus 5.6 GHz on the Core i9-14900 — a 3.6% clock advantage for the Core i9-14900 (base: 3.4 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Core i7-13700KF uses the Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Core i9-14900 uses Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-13700KF scores 45,730 against the Core i9-14900's 45,321 — a 0.9% lead for the Core i7-13700KF. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 30,766 vs 36,000 (15.7% advantage for the Core i9-14900). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,962 vs 3,000, a 41.8% lead for the Core i9-14900 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 17,708 vs 20,000 (12.2% advantage for the Core i9-14900). L3 cache: 30 MB (total) on the Core i7-13700KF vs 36 MB (total) on the Core i9-14900.

Feature	Core i7-13700KF	Core i9-14900
Cores / Threads	16 / 24	24 / 32+50%
Boost Clock	5.4 GHz	5.6 GHz+4%
Base Clock	3.4 GHz+70%	2 GHz
L3 Cache	30 MB (total)	36 MB (total)+20%
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)	2 MB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	Intel 7 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022)	Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025)
PassMark	45,730	45,321
Cinebench R23 Multi	30,766	36,000+17%
Geekbench 6 Single	1,962	3,000+53%
Geekbench 6 Multi	17,708	20,000+13%

🧠

Memory & Platform

Both processors use the LGA1700 socket with PCIe 5.0. Maximum memory speed reaches 5600 on the Core i7-13700KF versus DDR5-5600 on the Core i9-14900 — the Core i7-13700KF supports 199.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 192 of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 20 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: Z790,B760 (Core i7-13700KF) and H610,B660,Z690,B760,Z790 (Core i9-14900).

Feature	Core i7-13700KF	Core i9-14900
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1700
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed	5600+111900%	DDR5-5600
Max RAM Capacity	192	192 GB+104857500%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	✅	✅
PCIe Lanes	20	20

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Advanced Features

Only the Core i7-13700KF has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. The Core i9-14900 includes integrated graphics (UHD 770), while the Core i7-13700KF requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i9-14900 targets Enthusiast. Direct competitor: Core i7-13700KF rivals Ryzen 7 7700X; Core i9-14900 rivals Ryzen 9 7900.

Feature	Core i7-13700KF	Core i9-14900
Integrated GPU	No	Yes
IGPU Model	None	UHD 770
Unlocked	Yes	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	VT-x, VT-d
Target Use	—	Enthusiast

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Value Analysis

The Core i7-13700KF launched at $384 MSRP, while the Core i9-14900 debuted at $524. At current prices ($350 vs $589), the Core i7-13700KF is $239 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-13700KF delivers 130.7 pts/$ vs 76.9 pts/$ for the Core i9-14900 — making the Core i7-13700KF the 51.7% better value option.