Intel Core i7-14700KF vs Intel Core i9-10900K
81.7Single-core41.9
82.8Multi-core48.2
68.6Gamingspec-based54.6
17 spec wins — Intel Core i7-14700KF2 spec wins — Intel Core i9-10900K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-14700KF wins this desktop processor face-off, 78.9 to 47.9, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+40) and multi-core (+35). Intel Core i9-10900K 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 i7-14700KF
- Stronger single-core score: 82 vs 42
- Stronger multi-core score: 83 vs 48
- 1020% higher L2 cache: 28 MB vs 3 MB
- 119% higher PassMark: 51,926 vs 23,700
- 105% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 33,441 vs 16,300
- Lower launch price: $384 vs $488
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-10900K
- 25% higher Performance cores: 10 vs 8
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700KF | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2020 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 10 nm+29% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 253 W+1% | 250 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700KF | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 20+100% | 10 |
| Performance cores | 8 | 10+25% |
| Efficiency cores | 12 | 0 |
| Threads | 28+40% | 20 |
| Base clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.7 GHz+9% |
| Boost clock | 5.6 GHz+6% | 5.3 GHz |
| L2 cache | 28 MB+1020% | 3 MB |
| L3 cache | 33 MB+65% | 20 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700KF | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700KF | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2933 |
| Max memory | 192 GB+50% | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700KF | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700KF | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,922+69%Top 23% | 1,730Bottom 43% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 19,147+84%Top 17% | 10,400Top 49% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,160+61%Top 14% | 1,340Bottom 39% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 33,441+105%Top 12% | 16,300Top 39% |
| PassMark | 51,926+119%Top 15% | 23,700Bottom 43% |
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