Intel Core i7-13700KF vs Intel Core i7-14700HX Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The data presents a strikingly one-sided picture. Across all 19 recorded head-to-head comparisons, the Intel Core i7-13700KF takes the win every single time. The Intel Core i7-14700HX, despite being from the newer Core 14th Gen series, trails in every metric recorded in the database. The margins, however, vary considerably depending on the workload.

The most dramatic gap appears in Cinebench R23 single-core testing. The 13700KF scores 5464, while the 14700HX manages only 2103. That is a 61.5% deficit for the mobile chip. A similar pattern emerges in Cinebench R15 single-core, where the desktop part scores 550 against 296, a 46.2% difference. These results indicate that the 13700KF's higher base clock of 3.40 GHz, compared to 2.10 GHz on the 14700HX, gives it a decisive edge in lightly threaded tasks.

Multi-core performance tells a related but slightly more nuanced story. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the 13700KF posts 38704, which is 36.5% ahead of the 14700HX's 24595. Cinebench R20 multi-core shows a 19.7% lead for the desktop chip, with scores of 16255 versus 13059. The 13700KF also wins Cinebench R15 multi-core, though by a much narrower margin: 3901 versus 3812, a 2.3% difference. That slim gap suggests that in certain older multi-threaded workloads, the 14700HX's higher core count (20 versus 16) and thread count (28 versus 24) partially compensates for its lower clock speeds.

Geekbench results reinforce the trend. The 13700KF scores 18258 in multi-core, 21.2% ahead of the 14700HX's 14390. In single-core Geekbench, the desktop chip leads 2435 to 2116, a 13.1% advantage. The single-core margin here is smaller than in Cinebench, which hints that the 14700HX's boost clock of 5.50 GHz, slightly higher than the 13700KF's 5.40 GHz, helps close the gap when sustained boost is achievable.

PassMark tests cover a range of specialized workloads, and the 13700KF wins all of them. Data compression shows a 26.5% lead (596493 versus 438539). Data encryption is 21.7% ahead (33314 versus 26092). Extended instructions see a 29.9% gap (36700 versus 25718). Floating point math favors the desktop chip by 18.4% (114997 versus 93836). Integer math shows a 15% advantage (154507 versus 131296). The multithread test gives the 13700KF a 20.2% lead (45817 versus 36566). Physics testing shows a 15% gap (2650 versus 2252). Random string sorting is 22.6% in favor of the 13700KF (62726 versus 48544). Even prime number finding, where the 14700HX scores 165 against 186, results in an 11.3% win for the desktop part.

Single-thread PassMark results are the closest overall. The 13700KF scores 4336, only 9% above the 14700HX's 3947. This is the smallest delta in the entire comparison, and it underscores that the 14700HX is not without merit in single-threaded scenarios, even if it cannot match the desktop processor.

The Verdict

The benchmark data is unambiguous: the Intel Core i7-13700KF outperforms the Intel Core i7-14700HX in every single recorded test. There are no wins for the 14700HX across the 19 head-to-head comparisons. Anyone choosing strictly on performance should select the 13700KF.

That said, the two chips occupy different market segments, and the data reflects that. The 13700KF is a desktop processor with a 125 TDP, designed for sustained high-power operation in a chassis with adequate cooling. The 14700HX is a mobile processor with a 55 TDP, built for laptops where power and thermal limits are far more constrained. The 14700HX's 20 cores and 28 threads are notable, and its 33 MB of shared L3 cache exceeds the 13700KF's 30 MB. Yet the recorded benchmarks show that raw core counts do not translate into victory here, because the desktop chip's higher clock speeds and power envelope dominate.

The 14700HX does include integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 770), whereas the 13700KF has none. For a system that needs a display output without a discrete GPU, the 14700HX is the only option of the two. The mobile chip also launches with a 2024 release date, while the 13700KF dates to 2022, so the 14700HX is the newer design. But newer does not mean faster in this comparison.

The database places both processors at the 89th percentile among all CPUs, and their average benchmark scores are close in absolute terms: 45953 for the 14700HX versus 47330 for the 13700KF. The nearest rivals for each chip reinforce this positioning. The 14700HX sits near the AMD EPYC 7303 (45960, 0% delta), the AMD EPYC 4364P (45970, 0%), the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 (46030, -0.2%), and the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 (46062, -0.2%). The 13700KF is bracketed by the Intel Core Ultra X9 378H (47468, -0.3%), the Intel Core i9-12900F (47176, 0.3%), the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 (47527, -0.4%), and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 (47022, 0.7%). These figures show both chips competing in a similar overall performance tier, even though the head-to-head results favor the desktop part so decisively.

Architecture Differences

Both processors share the Raptor Lake architecture and are built by Intel on a 10 nm process node. The die size is identical at 257 mm². The similarities end there in several important respects.

The 14700HX carries the codename Raptor Lake-HX and belongs to the Core 14th Gen series, described in the database as a Raptor Lake-HX Refresh. The 13700KF uses the Raptor Lake-S codename and is part of the Core 13th Gen series. The 14700HX has 20 cores and 28 threads, while the 13700KF has 16 cores and 24 threads. That gives the mobile chip four additional cores and four additional threads.

Cache configurations differ. Both chips have 80 KB of L1 per core and 2 MB of L2 per core. The L3 cache, however, is larger on the 14700HX at 33 MB shared, against 30 MB shared on the 13700KF.

Clock speeds favor the desktop part at the base level. The 14700HX runs at 2.10 GHz base and boosts to 5.50 GHz. The 13700KF runs at 3.40 GHz base and boosts to 5.40 GHz. The mobile chip has the higher boost ceiling by 0.10 GHz, but the desktop chip's base clock is 1.30 GHz higher.

The power envelope is a major differentiator. The 14700HX has a 55 TDP, while the 13700KF has a 125 TDP. This explains much of the performance gap, as the desktop chip can draw far more power under load.

The 14700HX uses the Intel BGA 1964 socket and targets the mobile market segment. The 13700KF uses Intel Socket 1700 and targets the desktop segment. The 14700HX includes integrated graphics in the form of UHD Graphics 770. The 13700KF has no integrated graphics, as indicated by its KF suffix.

PCIe lane counts differ as well. The 14700HX provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The 13700KF provides Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only). Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, and both support ECC memory. Both have unlocked multipliers.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins in multi-core performance?

A: The Intel Core i7-13700KF wins every multi-core test in the database. In Cinebench R23 multi-core it scores 38704 against 24595, a 36.5% lead. In Cinebench R20 multi-core it leads 16255 to 13059, a 19.7% margin.

Q: Does the 14700HX have any advantage in single-core workloads?

A: No. The 13700KF wins all single-core tests. The closest margin is in PassMark single-thread testing, where the 13700KF scores 4336 versus 3947, a 9% lead. The largest single-core gap is in Cinebench R23 single-core, where the 13700KF leads by 61.5%.

Q: Why does the 13700KF perform better despite having fewer cores?

A: The 13700KF has a 125 TDP versus 55 TDP for the 14700HX, and a base clock of 3.40 GHz versus 2.10 GHz. The higher power envelope and base clock allow the desktop chip to sustain higher performance under load, which outweighs the 14700HX's advantages of 20 cores versus 16 and 28 threads versus 24.

Q: Does the 14700HX have integrated graphics?

A: Yes, the 14700HX includes UHD Graphics 770. The 13700KF has no integrated graphics, so it requires a discrete GPU for display output.

Q: How do the two compare in the database's overall ranking?

A: Both are at the 89th percentile among all CPUs. The 14700HX has an average benchmark score of 45953, while the 13700KF has 47330.

Q: Are both processors currently in production?

A: Yes, both are listed with an active production status.

Where Each One Wins

The 13700KF wins in every benchmark category recorded, so the choice between these two hinges on factors beyond raw performance.

The 13700KF is the clear pick for desktop builds where maximum compute throughput is the priority. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 38704, its Geekbench multi-core score of 18258, and its PassMark multithread score of 45817 all top the 14700HX by substantial margins. It also leads in specialized tasks like data compression (596493 versus 438539), encryption (33314 versus 26092), and extended instructions (36700 versus 25718). The 13700KF's launch MSRP is $384, which can be stated once as a reference point.

The 14700HX, despite losing every head-to-head test, still has a role. It is a mobile processor with a 55 TDP, making it suitable for laptops where the 125 TDP desktop chip cannot be used. It offers 20 cores and 28 threads, more than the 13700KF, and its 33 MB L3 cache is larger. Its boost clock of 5.50 GHz is also slightly higher, which helps explain why its PassMark single-thread deficit is only 9%. For a mobile system that needs integrated graphics, the UHD Graphics 770 in the 14700HX is essential, since the 13700KF offers none.

The data also shows the 14700HX is competitive in older multi-threaded workloads. Its Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 3812 is within 2.3% of the 13700KF's 3901. That suggests that for certain legacy applications, the mobile chip's extra cores can nearly close the gap.

Specification Differences

The following fields differ between the two processors:

• Series: Core 14th Gen for the 14700HX, Core 13th Gen for the 13700KF
• Cores: 20 for the 14700HX, 16 for the 13700KF
• Threads: 28 for the 14700HX, 24 for the 13700KF
• Base clock: 2.10 GHz for the 14700HX, 3.40 GHz for the 13700KF
• Boost clock: 5.50 GHz for the 14700HX, 5.40 GHz for the 13700KF
• TDP: 55 for the 14700HX, 125 for the 13700KF
• Socket: Intel BGA 1964 for the 14700HX, Intel Socket 1700 for the 13700KF
• Codename: Raptor Lake-HX for the 14700HX, Raptor Lake-S for the 13700KF
• Generation: Core i7 (Raptor Lake-HX Refresh) for the 14700HX, Core i7 (Raptor Lake) for the 13700KF
• L3 cache: 33 MB shared for the 14700HX, 30 MB shared for the 13700KF
• PCIe: Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) for the 14700HX, Gen 5, 20 Lanes (CPU only) for the 13700KF
• Integrated graphics: UHD Graphics 770 for the 14700HX, none for the 13700KF
• Market segment: Mobile for the 14700HX, Desktop for the 13700KF
• Release date: 2024-01-07 for the 14700HX, 2022-09-26 for the 13700KF
• Part number: SRMXG for the 14700HX, SRMB9 for the 13700KF

Both chips share the same L1 cache (80 KB per core), L2 cache (2 MB per core), process node (10 nm), foundry (Intel), die size (257 mm²), memory support (DDR4, DDR5), memory bus (dual-channel), ECC support (true), manufacturer (Intel), architecture (Raptor Lake), and production status (Active). Both have unlocked multipliers.