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Intel Core i7-13700 vs Intel Core i7-14700K

Benchmark comparison and full specifications, with the measured difference and a clear winner for gaming, office work, daily use and content creation.

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APart A

Intel

Core i7-13700

  • Blender render score 420 samples/min
  • Cores 16
  • Max boost clock 5.2 GHz
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BPart B

Intel

Core i7-14700K

  • Blender render score 449 samples/min
  • Cores 20
  • Max boost clock 5.6 GHz
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01 · Performance profile

How they score

Scores out of 100 for each way you might use a processor. The chart shows where both parts rank among all 667 CPUs in our database.

Measured performance

Intel Core i7-14700K is 7% faster in the Blender benchmark

AIntel Core i7-13700420

Median of 2 submissions

BIntel Core i7-14700K449

Median of 20 submissions

Blender Benchmark render score (samples per minute, higher is faster), the median of community-submitted results from Blender Open Data. One of these parts has very few submissions, so treat the gap as indicative.

A
B
Lowest: 2Average: 22Highest: 79

Gaming

A61%Good
B70%Good

Better pick: Core i7-14700K · Max boost clock: 5.6 GHz vs 5.2 GHz

Office Work

A80%Excellent
B77%Excellent

Too close to call

Daily Use

A73%Good
B70%Good

Too close to call

Content Creation

A59%Good
B64%Good

Better pick: Core i7-14700K · Threads: 28 vs 24

02 · Verdict

Too close to call

Both parts score within a few points. Choose on price, availability and the use case that matters most to you.

AIntel Core i7-13700

68/100

BIntel Core i7-14700K

70/100

AIntel Core i7-13700

Advantages

  • TDP / base power 65 W vs 125 W (48% lower)

Disadvantages

  • Base clock 2.1 GHz vs 3.4 GHz (38% lower)
  • Cores 16 vs 20 (20% lower)
  • Threads 24 vs 28 (14% lower)
  • L3 cache 30 MB vs 33 MB (9% lower)
  • Max boost clock 5.2 GHz vs 5.6 GHz (7% lower)

BIntel Core i7-14700K

Advantages

  • Base clock 3.4 GHz vs 2.1 GHz (62% higher)
  • Cores 20 vs 16 (25% higher)
  • Threads 28 vs 24 (17% higher)
  • L3 cache 33 MB vs 30 MB (10% higher)
  • Max boost clock 5.6 GHz vs 5.2 GHz (8% higher)

Disadvantages

  • TDP / base power 125 W vs 65 W (92% higher)

03 · Full comparison

Side-by-side specifications

SpecificationAIntel Core i7-13700BIntel Core i7-14700K
Measured performance
Blender render scoreMedian of community-submitted Blender Benchmark results (Blender Open Data). Higher is faster.420 samples/min449 samples/min Better +7%
Benchmark submissionsHow many results the median is based on. Small numbers are less reliable.220
Cores & clocks
Cores1620 Better +25%
Efficiency (E) cores812
Threads2428 Better +17%
Base clock2.1 GHz3.4 GHz Better +62%
Max boost clock5.2 GHz5.6 GHz Better +8%
Memory & cache
L3 cache30 MB33 MB Better +10%
Memory supportDDR4 / DDR5DDR4 / DDR5
Power
TDP / base power65 W Better125 W
Features
Integrated graphicsYesYes
Platform
ArchitectureRaptor LakeRaptor Lake Refresh
SocketLGA1700LGA1700
Manufacturing processIntel 7Intel 7
Release year20232023
Launch price$384$409

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Intel Core i7-13700 vs Intel Core i7-14700K at a glance

This page compares the Intel Core i7-13700 and the Intel Core i7-14700K using published specifications and real measured benchmark results. In the Blender Benchmark, Intel Core i7-14700K posts a median render score of 449 against 420 for Intel Core i7-13700, making it 7% faster. The medians are based on 20 and 2 community submissions.

Intel Core i7-13700: 16 cores, 24 threads, 5.2 GHz max boost clock, 65 W tdp / base power, released in 2023, launched at $384. Intel Core i7-14700K: 20 cores, 28 threads, 5.6 GHz max boost clock, 125 W tdp / base power, released in 2023, launched at $409.

Our overall scores are 68 for Core i7-13700 and 70 for Core i7-14700K out of 100. By use case, the better pick is, for gaming: Core i7-14700K; for office work: too close to call; for daily use: too close to call; for content creation: Core i7-14700K. Blender measures rendering rather than game frame rates, so treat the gaming result as a guide built from render performance and specifications.

Core i7-13700 vs Core i7-14700K FAQ

Which is faster, the Core i7-13700 or the Core i7-14700K?

In the Blender Benchmark, Intel Core i7-14700K posts a median render score of 449 against 420 for Intel Core i7-13700, making it 7% faster. The medians are based on 20 and 2 community submissions.

Which uses more power, the Core i7-13700 or the Core i7-14700K?

The Intel Core i7-14700K is rated at 125 W and the Intel Core i7-13700 at 65 W, so the Core i7-13700 draws 92% less on paper. Rated power is not the same as power drawn in your own workload.

How much did the Core i7-13700 and the Core i7-14700K cost at launch?

The Intel Core i7-13700 launched at $384 and the Intel Core i7-14700K at $409. Street prices change often, so check a current price before buying.

Is the Core i7-13700 or the Core i7-14700K better for gaming?

Our gaming score favours the Intel Core i7-14700K (61 vs 70 out of 100). That score blends measured render performance with clock speed, cache and memory, because no game benchmark is included in our data.

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About this data

Benchmark numbers come from Blender Open Data, a public collection of results submitted by real users, shown as medians with the submission count. Specifications and launch prices are compiled from manufacturer information and may contain mistakes. See how it all works on thePC Parts Comparison page, or report an error through our contact page. This page contains affiliate links: if you buy through them we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.