Intel Core i7-14700K vs Intel Core i9-14900K
82Single-core88.2
83.9Multi-core92.9
68.6Gamingspec-based73.2
1 spec wins — Intel Core i7-14700K12 spec wins — Intel Core i9-14900K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i9-14900K wins this desktop processor face-off, 86.6 to 79.5, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+9) and single-core (+6). Intel Core i7-14700K 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
- Lower launch price: $409 vs $589
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-14900K
- Stronger single-core score: 88 vs 82
- Stronger multi-core score: 93 vs 84
- 33% higher Efficiency cores: 16 vs 12
- 20% higher cores: 24 vs 20
- 15% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 40,000 vs 34,655
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700K | Intel Core i9-14900K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2023 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 253 W | 253 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700K | Intel Core i9-14900K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 20 | 24+20% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 12 | 16+33% |
| Threads | 28 | 32+14% |
| Base clock | 3.4 GHz+6% | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.6 GHz | 6 GHz+7% |
| L2 cache | 28 MB | 32 MB+14% |
| L3 cache | 33 MB | 36 MB+9% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700K | Intel Core i9-14900K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 1,600 MHz | 1,650 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700K | Intel Core i9-14900K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 192 GB | 192 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700K | Intel Core i9-14900K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700K | Intel Core i9-14900K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,922Top 23% | 3,130+7%Top 12% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 19,147Top 17% | 21,000+10%Top 8% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,169Top 15% | 2,280+5%Top 4% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 34,655Top 13% | 40,000+15%Top 9% |
| PassMark | 51,919Top 11% | 58,188+12%Top 8% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 4,454Top 14% | 4,690+5%Top 8% |
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