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Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core i5-14500HX

2024

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-13700K across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower Geekbench multi-core (13,150 vs 18,980).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (24 MB vs 30 MB).

Core i7-13700K

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +9.2% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+25% larger total L3 cache (30 MB vs 24 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $409 MSRP, while Core i5-14500HX mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Core i5-14500HX

2024

Core i7-13700K

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +9.2% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+25% larger total L3 cache (30 MB vs 24 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-13700K across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower Geekbench multi-core (13,150 vs 18,980).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (24 MB vs 30 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $409 MSRP, while Core i5-14500HX mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i7-13700K better than Core i5-14500HX?

Yes. Core i7-13700K is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 9.2% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 44.3% better Geekbench multi-core, and 61.3% higher PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Core i7-13700K is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 9.2% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i7-13700K is the better fit. You are getting 44.3% better Geekbench multi-core, backed by 16 cores and 24 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 25% larger total L3 cache (30 MB vs 24 MB).

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Core i7-13700K is the smarter buy today. Core i7-13700K is at an unclear MSRP at $409 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 9.2% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (111.9 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Core i5-14500HX is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2022). That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i5-14500HX Benchmark Check

Core i7-13700K Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-14500HX	Core i7-13700K
1080p
low	259 FPS	284 FPS
medium	249 FPS	268 FPS
high	207 FPS	223 FPS
ultra	177 FPS	190 FPS
1440p
low	221 FPS	238 FPS
medium	190 FPS	200 FPS
high	151 FPS	159 FPS
ultra	132 FPS	139 FPS
4K
low	152 FPS	159 FPS
medium	130 FPS	134 FPS
high	99 FPS	103 FPS
ultra	88 FPS	90 FPS

Open Core i5-14500HX Open Core i7-13700K

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-14500HX	Core i7-13700K
1080p
low	557 FPS	689 FPS
medium	472 FPS	580 FPS
high	400 FPS	484 FPS
ultra	369 FPS	439 FPS
1440p
low	458 FPS	595 FPS
medium	403 FPS	525 FPS
high	350 FPS	441 FPS
ultra	306 FPS	378 FPS
4K
low	281 FPS	348 FPS
medium	248 FPS	314 FPS
high	234 FPS	295 FPS
ultra	208 FPS	261 FPS

Open Core i5-14500HX Open Core i7-13700K

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-14500HX	Core i7-13700K
1080p
low	647 FPS	648 FPS
medium	527 FPS	530 FPS
high	466 FPS	467 FPS
ultra	404 FPS	405 FPS
1440p
low	590 FPS	591 FPS
medium	485 FPS	491 FPS
high	424 FPS	427 FPS
ultra	370 FPS	371 FPS
4K
low	433 FPS	434 FPS
medium	372 FPS	374 FPS
high	334 FPS	339 FPS
ultra	285 FPS	290 FPS

Open Core i5-14500HX Open Core i7-13700K

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-14500HX	Core i7-13700K
1080p
low	710 FPS	970 FPS
medium	710 FPS	883 FPS
high	707 FPS	766 FPS
ultra	628 FPS	689 FPS
1440p
low	710 FPS	829 FPS
medium	682 FPS	740 FPS
high	592 FPS	642 FPS
ultra	515 FPS	566 FPS
4K
low	539 FPS	567 FPS
medium	490 FPS	515 FPS
high	437 FPS	463 FPS
ultra	380 FPS	404 FPS

Open Core i5-14500HX Open Core i7-13700K

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-14500HX and Core i7-13700K

Core i5-14500HX

The Core i5-14500HX is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 January 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-HX Refresh (2024) architecture. It features 14 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1964. Thermal design power (TDP): + 24 MB. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 28,383 points. Launch price was $299.

Core i7-13700K

The Core i7-13700K is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 27 September 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) architecture. It features 16 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 45,784 points. Launch price was $409.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-14500HX packs 14 cores / 20 threads, while the Core i7-13700K offers 16 cores / 24 threads — the Core i7-13700K has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Core i5-14500HX versus 5.4 GHz on the Core i7-13700K — a 9.7% clock advantage for the Core i7-13700K (base: 2.6 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Core i5-14500HX uses the Raptor Lake-HX Refresh (2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Core i7-13700K uses Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-14500HX scores 28,383 against the Core i7-13700K's 45,784 — a 46.9% lead for the Core i7-13700K. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,409 vs 2,846, a 16.6% lead for the Core i7-13700K that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 13,150 vs 18,980 (36.3% advantage for the Core i7-13700K). L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Core i5-14500HX vs 30 MB (total) on the Core i7-13700K.

Feature	Core i5-14500HX	Core i7-13700K
Cores / Threads	14 / 20	16 / 24+14%
Boost Clock	4.9 GHz	5.4 GHz+10%
Base Clock	2.6 GHz	3.4 GHz+31%
L3 Cache	24 MB (total)	30 MB (total)+25%
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)	2 MB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	Intel 7 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake-HX Refresh (2024)	Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022)
PassMark	28,383	45,784+61%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	31,000
Geekbench 6 Single	2,409	2,846+18%
Geekbench 6 Multi	13,150	18,980+44%

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-14500HX uses the FCBGA1964 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core i7-13700K uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-5600 memory speed. Both support up to 192 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 20 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: HM770 (Core i5-14500HX) and Intel Z790,Intel H770,Intel B760,Intel Z690,Intel H670,Intel B660,Intel H610 (Core i7-13700K).

Feature	Core i5-14500HX	Core i7-13700K
Socket	FCBGA1964	LGA1700
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5600	DDR5-5600
Max RAM Capacity	192 GB	192 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	20	20

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Advanced Features

Both processors feature an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-14500HX) vs true (Core i7-13700K). Both include integrated graphics — Intel UHD Graphics (Core i5-14500HX) and Intel UHD Graphics 770 (Core i7-13700K) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-14500HX targets Gaming Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i7-13700K rivals Ryzen 9 7900X.