Core i7-14700K vs Core i9-13900K: CPU comparison

Performance score

Core i7-14700K 2023, $409 · 20/28 cores/threads, 125 W

72.52

Core i9-13900K 2022, $589 · 24/32 cores/threads, 125 W

79.58 +10%

Core i5-10400F Core i3-12100F Core i5-12400F Ryzen 7 7800X3D Ryzen 7 9800X3D Core i9-14900K Ryzen 9 9950X

By our estimate, Core i9-13900K beats Core i7-14700K by 10%.

Both CPUs use the same socket (LGA1700), so you can swap one for the other on the same board (check BIOS support).

The score is our own estimate from the specs (cores, threads, clocks, architecture generation), not a benchmark run. 100 = the fastest CPU in our database.

Real tests

What the test measures

Blender is a popular free 3D graphics program. The test makes the device render three ready-made 3D scenes (light, shadows, reflections) and counts how many render passes it finishes per minute. The higher the number, the faster the device handles heavy work: 3D, video editing, photo processing. On a CPU the test loads all cores at once, so it shows the chip's full power; on a graphics card it shows its compute strength.

CPU rendering (Blender)

Core i7-14700K

442

faster than 94% of tested · runs: 106

Core i9-13900K

485+10 %

faster than 95% of tested · runs: 82

Median of real test runs on users' computers. It does not show FPS in games. Data updated: 31.10.2026.

Overview

	Core i7-14700K	Core i9-13900K
Score (0–100)	72.52	79.58
Ranking position	15	9
Price/performance (0–100)	63.63	48.49
Power efficiency (0–100)	30.32	33.27
Type	Desktop	Desktop
Manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Architecture	Raptor Lake	Raptor Lake
Release date	2023-10-17	2022-10-20
Launch price	$409	$589

Specifications

	Core i7-14700K	Core i9-13900K
Cores	20	24
Threads	28	32
P + E cores	8 + 12	8 + 16
Base clock	3.4 GHz	3 GHz
Boost clock	5.6 GHz	5.8 GHz
L2 cache	28 MB	32 MB
L3 cache	33 MB	36 MB
Process node	Intel 7	Intel 7
Unlocked multiplier	yes	yes
Integrated graphics	Intel UHD Graphics 770	Intel UHD Graphics 770
NPU (AI accelerator)	no	no

Compatibility

	Core i7-14700K	Core i9-13900K
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1700
TDP	125 W	125 W
Max temperature	100 °C	100 °C

Memory and PCI Express

	Core i7-14700K	Core i9-13900K
Memory type	DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200	DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200
Memory channels	2	2
Max memory	192 GB	192 GB
PCI Express version	5.0	5.0
PCIe lanes	20	20

Pros and cons

Core i7-14700K

newer: released in 2023
cheaper at launch: $409 vs $589

Core i9-13900K

10% higher overall score
4% faster single core
more cores: 24 vs 20
more threads: 32 vs 28
bigger L3 cache: 36 MB vs 33 MB

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