13th Gen Core i9-13900K vs Core i5-14600KF
Short answer: which is best?
13th Gen Core i9-13900K is 37.5 % stronger than Core i5-14600KF. 13th Gen Core i9-13900K ranks #8 of 103 measured processors at WhatFPS (13,199 CPU score over 2 verified runs). Core i5-14600KF ranks #33 of 103 measured processors at WhatFPS (9,600 CPU score over 5 verified runs). The numbers are measured in 7 verified WhatFPS runs — not estimated, not self-reported.
Measured comparison
| Metric | 13th Gen Core i9-13900K | Core i5-14600KF |
|---|---|---|
| CPU score (the processor's own performance) | 13,199 | 9,600 |
| Best rig (GAMING — whole PC) | 10,782 | 17,066 |
| Integer (MT) | 12.5 Gop/s | 7.6 Gop/s |
| Single-thread (1T) | 0.88 Gop/s | 0.67 Gop/s |
| Draw calls/s (DX11) | 9,342,700 | 12,030,161 |
| Cores / threads | 24 / 32 | 14 / 14 |
| L3 cache | 36 MB | 24 MB |
Fragz' verdict
The 13th Gen Core i9-13900K takes the overall win in this CPU comparison, outperforming the Core i5-14600KF by a solid 53.5% in its component score, though we only have two verified runs for the i9. This lead is driven by its superior raw compute, boasting a significantly higher single-thread performance at 0.88 Gop/s and multi-threaded integer performance at 12.5 Gop/s, which translates to a higher FPS ceiling in games and better handling of background tasks. The i9 also benefits from a higher peak clock of 6119 MHz, more cores, threads, and L3 cache. Interestingly, the Core i5-14600KF actually pulled ahead in our Supernova DX11 test, hitting 99.8 FPS, and delivered more draw calls per second, showing it can still pack a punch in certain scenarios. For gamers prioritizing value where those specific DX11 numbers shine, the Core i5-14600KF could still be a compelling choice, but the i9-13900K is the clear performance champion.
Generated October 31, 2026 from the 7 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 Core i5-14600KF