Intel Core i7-14700HX vs Intel Core i9-14900HX
64.9Single-core69.1
61.3Multi-core67.5
28.9Efficiency28.9
46iGPU50
74.4Platform78
0 spec wins — Intel Core i7-14700HX12 spec wins — Intel Core i9-14900HX
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i9-14900HX wins this laptop processor face-off, 61.9 to 57.8, pulling ahead mainly in Multi-core (+6) and Single-core (+4). Intel Core i7-14700HX still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-14700HX
- Lower launch price: $502 vs $668
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-14900HX
- Stronger Single-core score: 69 vs 65
- Stronger Multi-core score: 68 vs 61
- Stronger iGPU score: 50 vs 46
- Stronger platform score: 78 vs 74
- 33% higher Efficiency cores: 16 vs 12
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700HX | Intel Core i9-14900HX |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2024 |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 55 W | 55 W |
| Max TDP | 157 W | 157 W |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700HX | Intel Core i9-14900HX |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 20 | 24+20% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 12 | 16+33% |
| Threads | 28 | 32+14% |
| Base clock | 2.1 GHz | 2.2 GHz+5% |
| Boost clock | 5.5 GHz | 5.8 GHz+5% |
| L3 cache | 33 MB | 36 MB+9% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700HX | Intel Core i9-14900HX |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics |
| iGPU clock | 1,550 MHz | 1,650 MHz+6% |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700HX | Intel Core i9-14900HX |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 192 GB | 192 GB |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700HX | Intel Core i9-14900HX |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,850 | 2,920+2% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,800 | 18,100+8% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,100 | 2,190+4% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 27,500 | 30,200+10% |
| PassMark | 42,500 | 47,000+11% |
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