Core i7-13700K vs Core i7-14700K
The Core i7-13700K and the Core i7-14700K perform about the same in games, within 4% in our estimates. Below: FPS in popular games, the specs side by side, and the graphics cards that suit each.
Updated · By Muhammad Muzammil
The short answer
In a typical one of 8 popular games at 1080p High with an RTX 5090, the Core i7-13700K gets about 170 FPS and the Core i7-14700K about 172 FPS. With a slower graphics card, or at 1440p and 4K, the card sets the FPS more often and the gap gets smaller.
Both use the LGA1700 socket. Both take DDR4/DDR5 memory. Cores and threads: 16 / 24 on the Core i7-13700K, 20 / 28 on the Core i7-14700K. Neither comes with a cooler, so budget for one.
Core i7-13700K vs Core i7-14700K: FPS in popular games
Estimated FPS at 1080p High with 32 GB RAM (Core i7-13700K / Core i7-14700K in each column). With an RTX 5090, the processor sets the frame rate wherever it can. Values above 500 show as 500+. See FPS for your own PC.
| Game | RTX 5090 | RTX 5060 |
|---|---|---|
| Counter-Strike 2 | 391 / 394 | 305 / 305 |
| Valorant | 430 / 433 | 430 / 433 |
| Fortnite | 187 / 189 | 164 / 164 |
| Apex Legends | 172 / 173 | 172 / 173 |
| Marvel Rivals | 133 / 134 | 89 / 89 |
| Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 | 170 / 172 | 110 / 110 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 137 / 139 | 104 / 104 |
| Baldur's Gate 3 | 139 / 140 | 139 / 140 |
With a mid-range graphics card such as an RTX 5060, the card sets the frame rate in more games, so the difference between the two processors is smaller.
Estimated FPS. Numbers come from the FPSVibe model, not measured benchmarks. How we estimate
Specs side by side
| Spec | Core i7-13700K | Core i7-14700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / threads | 16 / 24 | 20 / 28 |
| Boost clock | up to 5.4 GHz | up to 5.6 GHz |
| L3 cache | 30 MB | 33 MB |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1700 |
| Memory | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 |
| Integrated graphics | Intel UHD 770 | Intel UHD 770 |
| Cooler in the box | Not included | Not included |
| Power (TDP) | 125 W | 125 W |
| Launch year | 2022 | 2023 |
| Gaming index (est.) | 78.1 | 78.8 |
Gaming index: estimated CPU-bound gaming performance at 1080p, Ryzen 7 9800X3D = 100. Memory and box cooler as listed on AMD and Intel product pages; where we couldn't confirm a value there, check the manufacturer's page.
Graphics cards that pair well with the Core i7-13700K
Graphics cards that pair well with the Core i7-14700K
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Core i7-13700K vs Core i7-14700K FAQs
Is the Core i7-13700K better than the Core i7-14700K for gaming?
The Core i7-13700K and the Core i7-14700K perform about the same in games, within 4% in our estimates. In a typical one of 8 popular games at 1080p High with an RTX 5090, the Core i7-13700K gets about 170 FPS and the Core i7-14700K about 172 FPS.
Core i7-13700K or Core i7-14700K: which gets more FPS in Counter-Strike 2?
With an RTX 5090 at 1080p High, the Core i7-13700K gets about 391 FPS and the Core i7-14700K about 394 FPS in our estimates.
Do the Core i7-13700K and Core i7-14700K use the same motherboard?
Yes. Both use the LGA1700 socket, so the same motherboard can take either (it may need a BIOS update first).
Do the Core i7-13700K and Core i7-14700K come with a cooler?
No. Neither comes with a cooler in the box, so you need to buy one.
Do the Core i7-13700K and Core i7-14700K have integrated graphics?
Yes. The Core i7-13700K has Intel UHD 770 and the Core i7-14700K has Intel UHD 770: enough for a display and light games, not for new games at good settings.
What graphics card should I pair with the Core i7-13700K or the Core i7-14700K?
Balanced picks in our estimates: for the Core i7-13700K, RTX 5070 Ti, RX 9070 XT, RX 9070, RTX 5070; for the Core i7-14700K, RTX 5070 Ti, RX 9070 XT, RX 9070, RTX 5070.