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Intel Core i7-14700KF vs Intel Core i9-12900K

WINNER
Intel Core i7-14700KF
78.9Inno Score
VS
Intel Core i9-12900K
69.3Inno Score
81.7Single-core72.2
82.8Multi-core70.4
68.6Gamingspec-based63.8
15 spec wins — Intel Core i7-14700KF0 spec wins — Intel Core i9-12900K

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i7-14700KF wins this desktop processor face-off, 78.9 to 69.3, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+12) and single-core (+10). 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 i7-14700KF

  • Stronger single-core score: 82 vs 72
  • Stronger multi-core score: 83 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: $384 vs $648

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-12900K

No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.

General

General comparison: Intel Core i7-14700KF versus Intel Core i9-12900K
SpecIntel Core i7-14700KFIntel Core i9-12900K
Announced20232021
SocketLGA1700LGA1700
Process10 nm10 nm
Base TDP125 W125 W
Max turbo power253 W+5%241 W
Unlocked multiplierYesYes
Cooler includedNoNo

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i7-14700KF versus Intel Core i9-12900K
SpecIntel Core i7-14700KFIntel Core i9-12900K
Cores20+25%16
Performance cores88
Efficiency cores12+50%8
Threads28+17%24
Base clock3.4 GHz+6%3.2 GHz
Boost clock5.6 GHz+8%5.2 GHz
L2 cache28 MB+100%14 MB
L3 cache33 MB+10%30 MB

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i7-14700KF versus Intel Core i9-12900K
SpecIntel Core i7-14700KFIntel Core i9-12900K
iGPU—Intel UHD Graphics 770
iGPU clock—1,550 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i7-14700KF versus Intel Core i9-12900K
SpecIntel Core i7-14700KFIntel Core i9-12900K
Memory supportDDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200
Max memory192 GB+50%128 GB
Memory channels22

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i7-14700KF versus Intel Core i9-12900K
SpecIntel Core i7-14700KFIntel Core i9-12900K
PCIe version55
CPU PCIe lanes2020

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i7-14700KF versus Intel Core i9-12900K
SpecIntel Core i7-14700KFIntel Core i9-12900K
Geekbench 6 (single)2,922+8%Top 23%2,715Top 32%
Geekbench 6 (multi)19,147+10%Top 17%17,450Top 24%
Cinebench R23 (single)2,160+14%Top 14%1,903Top 30%
Cinebench R23 (multi)33,441+27%Top 12%26,229Top 19%
PassMark51,926+26%Top 15%41,103Top 24%

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