Intel Core i7-11700K vs Intel Core i9-14900KS
47.9Single-core92.1
46.8Multi-core96.7
47.4Gaming74.4
2 spec wins — Intel Core i7-11700K17 spec wins — Intel Core i9-14900KS
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i9-14900KS wins this desktop processor face-off, 89.8 to 47.3, pulling ahead mainly in Multi-core (+50) and Single-core (+44). Intel Core i7-11700K 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 i7-11700K
- 17% lower Base TDP: 125 W vs 150 W
- 12% higher Base clock: 3.6 GHz vs 3.2 GHz
- Lower launch price: $399 vs $689
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-14900KS
- Stronger Single-core score: 92 vs 48
- Stronger Multi-core score: 97 vs 47
- Stronger gaming score: 74 vs 47
- 700% higher L2 cache: 32 MB vs 4 MB
- 200% higher cores: 24 vs 8
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-11700K | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2024 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm+29% |
| Base TDP | 125 W+17% | 150 W |
| Max turbo power | 251 W | 253 W+1% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-11700K | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 24+200% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 16 |
| Threads | 16 | 32+100% |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz+12% | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz | 6.2 GHz+24% |
| L2 cache | 4 MB | 32 MB+700% |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 36 MB+125% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-11700K | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 750 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 1,300 MHz | 1,650 MHz+27% |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-11700K | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 192 GB+50% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-11700K | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-11700K | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,800Top 46% | 3,250+81%Top 4% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 9,600Top 42% | 21,800+127%Top 3% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,550Top 42% | 2,360+52%Top 2% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 15,000Top 36% | 41,500+177%Top 3% |
| PassMark | 24,700Top 39% | 63,500+157%Top 3% |
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