Intel Core i7-14700K vs Intel Core i9-14900KS
84Single-core92.1
85.7Multi-core96.7
68.6Gamingspec-based74.4
2 spec wins — Intel Core i7-14700K12 spec wins — Intel Core i9-14900KS
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i9-14900KS wins this desktop processor face-off, 89.8 to 80.9, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+11) and single-core (+8). 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
- 17% lower Base TDP: 125 W vs 150 W
- Lower launch price: $409 vs $689
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-14900KS
- Stronger single-core score: 92 vs 84
- Stronger multi-core score: 97 vs 86
- 33% higher Efficiency cores: 16 vs 12
- 20% higher cores: 24 vs 20
- 18% higher PassMark: 63,500 vs 54,000
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700K | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2024 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W+17% | 150 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 i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6.2 GHz+11% |
| L2 cache | 28 MB | 32 MB+14% |
| L3 cache | 33 MB | 36 MB+9% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700K | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 192 GB | 192 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700K | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700K | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,000Top 19% | 3,250+8%Top 9% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 19,300Top 16% | 21,800+13%Top 6% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,200Top 13% | 2,360+7%Top 3% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 35,500Top 11% | 41,500+17%Top 6% |
| PassMark | 54,000Top 14% | 63,500+18%Top 5% |
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