Intel Core i7-14700 vs Intel Core i9-14900KS
81Single-core92.1
79.6Multi-core96.7
67.3Gaming74.4
2 spec wins — Intel Core i7-1470015 spec wins — Intel Core i9-14900KS
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i9-14900KS wins this desktop processor face-off, 89.8 to 77, pulling ahead mainly in Multi-core (+17) and Single-core (+11). Intel Core i7-14700 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 i7-14700
- 57% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 150 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $384 vs $689
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-14900KS
- Stronger Single-core score: 92 vs 81
- Stronger Multi-core score: 97 vs 80
- Stronger gaming score: 74 vs 67
- 52% higher Base clock: 3.2 GHz vs 2.1 GHz
- 33% higher Efficiency cores: 16 vs 12
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700 | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2024 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+57% | 150 W |
| Max turbo power | 219 W | 253 W+16% |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700 | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 20 | 24+20% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 12 | 16+33% |
| Threads | 28 | 32+14% |
| Base clock | 2.1 GHz | 3.2 GHz+52% |
| Boost clock | 5.4 GHz | 6.2 GHz+15% |
| L2 cache | 28 MB | 32 MB+14% |
| L3 cache | 33 MB | 36 MB+9% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700 | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 1,600 MHz | 1,650 MHz+3% |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700 | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 192 GB | 192 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700 | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700 | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,920 | 3,250+11% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 17,800 | 21,800+22% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,130 | 2,360+11% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 32,500 | 41,500+28% |
| PassMark | 49,000 | 63,500+30% |
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