Intel Core i5-14600KF vs. Intel Core i7-13700K

Started by bluestreaker on July 11, 2024

CPU INTEL 14600KF 13700K

I've been looking into getting a new CPU for my gaming PC and I'm stuck between the Intel Core i5-14600KF and Intel Core i7-13700K. Can you give me some insights?

Solved by Dizmatiz in post #2
Hi @bluestreaker, I recently bought the i5-14600KF, and it's been working great for me so far! I think you'll be happy with either choice. However, there is a TechReviewer article that covers these CPUs in depth at Intel Core i5-14600KF vs. Intel Core i7-13700K. It might help you make your decision.

Hi @bluestreaker, I recently bought the i5-14600KF, and it's been working great for me so far! I think you'll be happy with either choice. However, there is a TechReviewer article that covers these CPUs in depth at Intel Core i5-14600KF vs. Intel Core i7-13700K. It might help you make your decision.

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Thanks for the suggestion, @Dizmatiz! I'm leaning towards the i7-13700K because it has more cores and cache capacity. Does anyone have experience with this CPU?

Hey, I've been using the i7-13700K for a couple of months now, and I must say it's an amazing CPU! The additional performance cores really make a difference in my workflow. You can check out @Dizmatiz's link to the TechReviewer article for more details.

That's good to hear, @Knowledge1337. I'm also curious about overclocking potential and DDR5 support. How has your experience been with those features?

The i7-13700K does offer great overclocking potential and DDR5 support. I've had no issues with stability or performance so far. The article @Dizmatiz mentioned should provide more information on these aspects.

Thanks for sharing, @Knowledge1337. It sounds like the i7-13700K is the better option for me in terms of raw performance. But I'm also considering cost and power consumption. Any thoughts on that?

You're welcome, @wheatthin92. The price difference between the two CPUs can be significant, so it's definitely something to consider. As for power consumption, both CPUs are fairly efficient, but you might want to check out the TechReviewer article for more specific numbers.

Alright, thanks everyone! I think I'll go with the i7-13700K based on your experiences and that TechReviewer article. I'll let you know how it goes once I get it set up.

Great choice, @bluestreaker! Good luck with your new CPU, and don't forget to share your thoughts after using it for a while.