Intel Core i7-14700 vs Intel Core i9-9900K
81Single-core40.4
79.6Multi-core41.2
67.3Gaming47.4
20 spec wins — Intel Core i7-147002 spec wins — Intel Core i9-9900K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-14700 wins this desktop processor face-off, 77 to 42.5, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+41) and Multi-core (+38). Intel Core i9-9900K 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
- Stronger Single-core score: 81 vs 40
- Stronger Multi-core score: 80 vs 41
- Stronger gaming score: 67 vs 47
- 1300% higher L2 cache: 28 MB vs 2 MB
- 163% higher PassMark: 49,000 vs 18,600
- Lower launch price: $384 vs $488
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-9900K
- 71% higher Base clock: 3.6 GHz vs 2.1 GHz
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700 | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2018 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1151-v2 |
| Process | 10 nm+29% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+32% | 95 W |
| Max turbo power | 219 W+84% | 119 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700 | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 20+150% | 8 |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 12 | 0 |
| Threads | 28+75% | 16 |
| Base clock | 2.1 GHz | 3.6 GHz+71% |
| Boost clock | 5.4 GHz+8% | 5 GHz |
| L2 cache | 28 MB+1300% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 33 MB+106% | 16 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700 | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | 1,600 MHz+33% | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700 | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 192 GB+50% | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700 | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700 | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,920+70%Top 11% | 1,720Top 51% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 17,800+102%Top 13% | 8,800Top 46% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,130+66%Top 12% | 1,280Top 62% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 32,500+162%Top 9% | 12,400Top 45% |
| PassMark | 49,000+163%Top 11% | 18,600Top 53% |
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