13th Gen Core i9-13900K vs 11th Gen Core i7-11700 @ 2.50GHz
Short answer: which is best?
13th Gen Core i9-13900K is 50.5 % stronger than 11th Gen Core i7-11700 @ 2.50GHz. 13th Gen Core i9-13900K ranks #8 of 102 measured processors at WhatFPS (13,199 CPU score over 2 verified runs). 11th Gen Core i7-11700 @ 2.50GHz ranks #41 of 102 measured processors at WhatFPS (8,769 CPU score over 1 verified runs). The numbers are measured in 3 verified WhatFPS runs — not estimated, not self-reported.
Measured comparison
| Metric | 13th Gen Core i9-13900K | 11th Gen Core i7-11700 @ 2.50GHz |
|---|---|---|
| CPU score (the processor's own performance) | 13,199 | 8,769 |
| Best rig (GAMING — whole PC) | 10,782 | 6,381 |
| Integer (MT) | 12.5 Gop/s | 7 Gop/s |
| Single-thread (1T) | 0.88 Gop/s | 0.61 Gop/s |
| Draw calls/s (DX11) | 9,342,700 | 8,964,630 |
| Cores / threads | 24 / 32 | 8 / 16 |
| L3 cache | 36 MB | 16 MB |
Fragz' verdict
The 13th Gen Core i9-13900K clearly takes the win here, leading the 11th Gen Core i7-11700 @ 2.50GHz by 50.5% in component score. This impressive lead is primarily driven by its significantly higher single-thread performance of 0.88 Gop/s compared to 0.61 Gop/s, which directly translates to a higher FPS ceiling in many games. The 13th Gen also shows stronger multi-threaded capabilities with 12.5 Gop/s in integer operations versus 7 Gop/s, backed by its 24 cores, 32 threads, 36 MB of L3 cache, and a peak clock of 6119 MHz. While the 13th Gen Core i9-13900K is the superior choice for top-tier gaming and heavy workloads, the 11th Gen Core i7-11700 @ 2.50GHz still delivers a respectable 74.7 FPS in Supernova DX11 and could be sufficient for gamers not requiring the absolute peak performance. It's worth noting that both CPUs have a thin sample size of only one or two verified runs, introducing some uncertainty.
Generated October 31, 2026 from the 3 verified runs available then. The verdict is never silently rewritten — new numbers get a new verdict.
What the numbers mean
The CPU score is the processor's own performance — that is what we rank on. GAMING is the whole rig's score in the best PC we measured the processor in, and leans heavily on the graphics card. A strong processor in a weak PC gets a low GAMING score without being worse. We show both and never mix them.
All numbers come from our benchmark suite: four hand-built 3D scenes written directly against the graphics APIs in Rust, the same load on every PC. The methodology is open at https://whatfps.com/metodik
All measurements for 13th Gen Core i9-13900K · All measurements for 11th Gen Core i7-11700 @ 2.50GHz