Core i7-14700KF vs 13th Gen Core i5-13420H
Short answer: which is best?
Core i7-14700KF is 114.4 % stronger than 13th Gen Core i5-13420H. Core i7-14700KF ranks #5 of 92 measured processors at WhatFPS (14,368 CPU score over 1 verified runs). 13th Gen Core i5-13420H ranks #62 of 92 measured processors at WhatFPS (6,702 CPU score over 2 verified runs). The numbers are measured in 3 verified WhatFPS runs — not estimated, not self-reported.
Measured comparison
| Metric | Core i7-14700KF | 13th Gen Core i5-13420H |
|---|---|---|
| CPU score (the processor's own performance) | 14,368 | 6,702 |
| Best rig (GAMING — whole PC) | 11,581 | 4,372 |
| Integer (MT) | 13.7 Gop/s | 4 Gop/s |
| Single-thread (1T) | 0.91 Gop/s | 0.62 Gop/s |
| Draw calls/s (DX11) | 14,529,987 | 5,446,842 |
| Cores / threads | 20 / 28 | 8 / 12 |
| L3 cache | 33 MB | 12 MB |
Fragz' verdict
The Core i7-14700KF absolutely dominates this CPU showdown, leading the "13th Gen Core i5-13420H" by a massive 136.8% in overall CPU score. With only one verified run for the "13th Gen Core i5-13420H", take its numbers with a grain of salt, but the Core i7-14700KF's superior performance is evident across the board. It crushes the competition with 0.9 Gop/s in single-thread performance compared to the i5's 0.53 Gop/s, meaning a much higher FPS ceiling in games. The Core i7 also boasts significantly more cores (20 vs 8), threads (28 vs 12), and L3 cache (33 MB vs 12 MB), translating to a huge jump in multi-threaded integer performance (14.3 Gop/s vs 4.3 Gop/s) and draw calls per second. For gamers seeking top-tier performance and smoother experiences in demanding titles, the Core i7-14700KF is the undisputed champion, making the "13th Gen Core i5-13420H" a significantly lower-tier option by comparison.
Generated September 24, 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 Core i7-14700KF · All measurements for 13th Gen Core i5-13420H