Core i7-14700KF vs 13th Gen Core i5-13600KF
Short answer: which is best?
Core i7-14700KF is 23.5 % stronger than 13th Gen Core i5-13600KF. Core i7-14700KF ranks #4 of 67 measured processors at WhatFPS (14,368 CPU score over 1 verified runs). 13th Gen Core i5-13600KF ranks #11 of 67 measured processors at WhatFPS (11,638 CPU score over 1 verified runs). The numbers are measured in 2 verified WhatFPS runs — not estimated, not self-reported.
Measured comparison
| Metric | Core i7-14700KF | 13th Gen Core i5-13600KF |
|---|---|---|
| CPU score (the processor's own performance) | 14,368 | 11,638 |
| Best rig (GAMING — whole PC) | 11,581 | 6,907 |
| Integer (MT) | 13.7 Gop/s | 9.3 Gop/s |
| Single-thread (1T) | 0.91 Gop/s | 0.82 Gop/s |
| Draw calls/s (DX11) | 14,529,987 | 5,942,599 |
| Cores / threads | 20 / 28 | 14 / 20 |
| L3 cache | 33 MB | 24 MB |
Fragz' verdict
The Core i7-14700KF clearly takes the lead in this CPU showdown, outscoring the 13th Gen Core i5-13600KF by a solid 25.9%. This performance gap is evident in its stronger multi-threaded capabilities, with 14.3 Gop/s in the integer test compared to 9.3 Gop/s for the i5, backed by its 20 cores, 28 threads, and larger 33 MB L3 cache. This means smoother streaming, faster compiling, and better handling of background tasks for the i7. The Core i7-14700KF also shows a clear advantage in single-thread performance at 0.9 Gop/s, which typically sets the FPS ceiling in games, alongside a significantly higher 14,077,855 draw calls per second and a much stronger 117.4 FPS in the Supernova DX11 test compared to the i5's 49.5 FPS. However, with only one verified run for the 13th Gen Core i5-13600KF, the sample size is thin, suggesting its full potential might not be captured here.
Generated September 24, 2026 from the 2 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 i5-13600KF