Intel Core i7-14700K vs Intel Core i9-12900K
84Single-core72.2
85.7Multi-core70.4
68.6Gamingspec-based63.8
15 spec wins — Intel Core i7-14700K0 spec wins — Intel Core i9-12900K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-14700K wins this desktop processor face-off, 80.9 to 69.3, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+15) and single-core (+12). Intel Core i9-12900K 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 i7-14700K
- Stronger single-core score: 84 vs 72
- Stronger multi-core score: 86 vs 70
- 100% higher L2 cache: 28 MB vs 14 MB
- 50% higher Efficiency cores: 12 vs 8
- 50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB
- Lower launch price: $409 vs $648
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-12900K
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700K | Intel Core i9-12900K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2021 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 253 W+5% | 241 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700K | Intel Core i9-12900K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 20+25% | 16 |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 12+50% | 8 |
| Threads | 28+17% | 24 |
| Base clock | 3.4 GHz+6% | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.6 GHz+8% | 5.2 GHz |
| L2 cache | 28 MB+100% | 14 MB |
| L3 cache | 33 MB+10% | 30 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700K | Intel Core i9-12900K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 1,600 MHz | 1,550 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700K | Intel Core i9-12900K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 192 GB+50% | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700K | Intel Core i9-12900K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700K | Intel Core i9-12900K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,000+10%Top 18% | 2,715Top 32% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 19,300+11%Top 16% | 17,450Top 24% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,200+16%Top 12% | 1,903Top 30% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 35,500+35%Top 11% | 26,229Top 19% |
| PassMark | 54,000+31%Top 14% | 41,103Top 24% |
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