Core i5-14600K vs Core i7-13700F

Verdict: Core i5-14600K and Core i7-13700F are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features.

Performance (estimate)

Est. gaming score
80
81
Est. multi-core score
49
58
Est. single-core score
83
81
Est. value: gaming score per ₹10,000 today
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Core i5-14600K   Core i7-13700F

These are PC-Build's own estimates worked out from the specifications, not official AMD or Intel benchmarks and not frame rates. The real gap depends on the game, your graphics card, the resolution and the settings. How the scores work

Why pick Core i5-14600K

  • Has integrated graphics: works without a graphics card
  • About ₹13,700 cheaper today

Why pick Core i7-13700F

  • 2 more cores (16 vs 14)
  • 60 W lower rated TDP (65 W vs 125 W)

Specifications

Core i5-14600KCore i7-13700F
ArchitectureRaptor Cove + GracemontRaptor Cove + Gracemont
Code nameRaptor Lake RefreshRaptor Lake
ProcessIntel 7Intel 7
Cores1416
P-cores + E-cores6P + 8E8P + 8E
Threads2024
Boost clock5.3 GHz5.2 GHz
Base clock3.5 GHz2.1 GHz
L2 cache20 MB24 MB
L3 cache24 MB30 MB
TDP (rated)125 W65 W
SocketLGA1700LGA1700
MemoryDDR5DDR4/DDR5
Max memory speedDDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200
PCIePCIe 5.0PCIe 5.0
OverclockingUnlockedLocked
Cooler in the boxNot included—
Integrated graphicsIntel UHD 770—
Released—2023-01-03
Price today (≈)₹28,000₹41,700

FAQ

Is Core i5-14600K better than Core i7-13700F?

Core i5-14600K and Core i7-13700F are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features.

Which uses less power, Core i5-14600K or Core i7-13700F?

Core i7-13700F is rated at 65 W versus 125 W for Core i5-14600K.

Which is better value, Core i5-14600K or Core i7-13700F?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), performance for the money is close, so pick on features, platform and the price you actually find.

Do Core i5-14600K and Core i7-13700F use the same motherboard?

Yes, both use the LGA1700 socket.

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