Core i9-14900 vs Core i7-13700KF

Core i9-14900

24 Cores32 Thrd65 WWMax: 5.6 GHz2024

Core i7-13700KF

16 Cores24 Thrd125 WWMax: 5.4 GHz2022

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i9-14900

24 / 32

45,321

0.0%

45,730

+0.9%

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 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 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 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 i9-14900	Core i7-13700KF
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($589)	✅ More affordable ($350)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) / Intel 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) / 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 i9-14900	Core i7-13700KF
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+70%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($589)	✅ More affordable ($350)

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 i9-14900 Benchmark Check

Core i7-13700KF Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

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

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.

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.

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Processing Power

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

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

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Memory & Platform

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

Feature	Core i9-14900	Core i7-13700KF
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1700
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5600	5600+111900%
Max RAM Capacity	192 GB+104857500%	192
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 i9-14900 rivals Ryzen 9 7900; Core i7-13700KF rivals Ryzen 7 7700X.

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

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Value Analysis

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