Core i5-14600KF vs Core i7-7700
Short answer: which is best?
Core i5-14600KF is 82.8 % stronger than Core i7-7700. Core i5-14600KF ranks #28 of 84 measured processors at WhatFPS (9,600 CPU score over 5 verified runs). Core i7-7700 ranks #69 of 84 measured processors at WhatFPS (5,252 CPU score over 1 verified runs). The numbers are measured in 6 verified WhatFPS runs — not estimated, not self-reported.
Measured comparison
| Metric | Core i5-14600KF | Core i7-7700 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU score (the processor's own performance) | 9,600 | 5,252 |
| Best rig (GAMING — whole PC) | 17,066 | 2,105 |
| Integer (MT) | 7.6 Gop/s | 2.1 Gop/s |
| Single-thread (1T) | 0.67 Gop/s | 0.46 Gop/s |
| Draw calls/s (DX11) | 12,030,161 | 6,446,637 |
| Cores / threads | 14 / 14 | 4 / 8 |
| L3 cache | 24 MB | 8 MB |
Fragz' verdict
The Core i5-14600KF is the clear winner here, leading the Core i7-7700 by a significant 35.5% in overall CPU score. This performance gap is evident across key metrics, with the Core i5-14600KF boasting significantly higher integer multi-threaded Gop/s at 4.6 compared to 2.1, and nearly double the draw calls per second (11,741,706 vs 6,446,637). For gamers, this translates directly into much smoother experiences, as shown by its 97.9 FPS in the Supernova DX11 test, far outperforming the Core i7-7700's 53.8 FPS. The generational leap is clear with the Core i5-14600KF's 14 cores, 20 threads, 24MB L3 cache, and higher peak clock of 5187 MHz, compared to the Core i7-7700's 4 cores, 8 threads, 8MB L3, and 4112 MHz. While the Core i7-7700 shows a slightly higher single-thread 1T Gop/s at 0.46 compared to the i5-14600KF's 0.43, its data is based on a very thin sample of just one verified run. Given the Core i5-14600KF's substantial lead in all critical CPU gaming metrics, it is the overwhelmingly superior choice for any gamer looking for performance.
Generated September 25, 2026 from the 6 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 Core i5-14600KF · All measurements for Core i7-7700