Processors comparison
Core i7-14700KF vs Core i9-13900KF
Specs, platform, power, size and UK prices side by side. Every value comes from the product listing; anything we don't hold is marked unknown.
Key differences
- Both use the LGA 1700 socket. Check a motherboard's CPU support list before swapping one for the other; older boards can need a BIOS update.
- The Core i7-14700KF has 20 cores / 28 threads; the Core i9-13900KF has 24 cores / 32 threads.
- The Core i9-13900KF boosts to 5.7 GHz, 0.1 GHz higher than the Core i7-14700KF.
- The Core i9-13900KF is £37.35 cheaper at its lowest listed new price (£316.12 against £353.47).
Performance
We don't have measured benchmark results for these parts yet, and we don't publish estimated scores. Specs like core count, clock speed and video memory are a guide, not a measure of speed in games or apps.
Specifications
| Specification | Core i7-14700KF | Core i9-13900KF |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | ||
| SocketDecides which motherboards the processor fits. | LGA 1700 | LGA 1700 |
| Memory support | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake | Raptor Lake |
| Series | Intel Core i7 | Intel Core i9 |
| Cores and clocks | ||
| Cores | 20 | 24Higher |
| Threads | 28 | 32Higher |
| Max boost clock | 5.6 GHz | 5.7 GHzHigher |
| Power and cooling | ||
| Rated TDPThe maker's thermal design rating, not measured power draw. | 125 W | 125 W |
| Cooler in the box | No | No |
| Features | ||
| Integrated graphicsWithout it you need a graphics card to get a picture. | No | Unknown |
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