i7-14700KF vs i5-13500HX

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-13500HX
2023
14 cores / 20 threads, 55 Watt
19.22
Core i7-14700KF
2023
20 cores / 28 threads, 125 Watt
33.80
+75.9%

Core i7-14700KF outperforms Core i5-13500HX by an impressive 76% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-13500HX and Core i7-14700KF processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking305115
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data84.20
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Raptor Lake-HXno data
Power efficiency33.0725.59
Architecture codenameRaptor Lake-HX (2023)Raptor Lake-R (2023−2024)
Release date4 January 2023 (1 year ago)17 October 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$326$384

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-13500HX and Core i7-14700KF basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores14 (Tetradeca-Core)20 (Icosa-Core)
Threads2028
Base clock speed2.5 GHz3.4 GHz
Boost clock speed4.7 GHz5.6 GHz
L1 cache80K (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache24 MB (shared)33 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size257 mm2257 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-13500HX and Core i7-14700KF compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCBGA1964FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)55 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-13500HX and Core i7-14700KF. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Core i5-13500HX and Core i7-14700KF technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDBno data+
Secure Key++
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-13500HX and Core i7-14700KF are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-13500HX and Core i7-14700KF. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size192 GB192 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth76.8 GB/s89.6 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics for 13th Gen Intel ProcessorsN/A
Quick Sync Video+-
Graphics max frequency1.5 GHzno data
Execution Units16no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-13500HX and Core i7-14700KF integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-13500HX and Core i7-14700KF integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2160 @ 60Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200 @ 120Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-13500HX and Core i7-14700KF integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.1no data
OpenGL4.6no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-13500HX and Core i7-14700KF.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes2016

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i5-13500HX 19.22
i7-14700KF 33.80
+75.9%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i5-13500HX 30533
i7-14700KF 53695
+75.9%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 19.22 33.80
Recency 4 January 2023 17 October 2023
Physical cores 14 20
Threads 20 28
Power consumption (TDP) 55 Watt 125 Watt

i5-13500HX has 127.3% lower power consumption.

i7-14700KF, on the other hand, has a 75.9% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 9 months, and 42.9% more physical cores and 40% more threads.

The Core i7-14700KF is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-13500HX in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i5-13500HX is a notebook processor while Core i7-14700KF is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-13500HX and Core i7-14700KF, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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