Intel Core i7-14700KF vs Intel Core i9-9900K
81.7Single-core40.4
82.8Multi-core41.2
68.6Gamingspec-based47.4
17 spec wins — Intel Core i7-14700KF2 spec wins — Intel Core i9-9900K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-14700KF wins this desktop processor face-off, 78.9 to 42.5, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+42) and single-core (+41). Intel Core i9-9900K 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 40
- Stronger multi-core score: 83 vs 41
- 1300% higher L2 cache: 28 MB vs 2 MB
- 179% higher PassMark: 51,926 vs 18,600
- 170% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 33,441 vs 12,400
- Lower launch price: $384 vs $488
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-9900K
- 24% lower Base TDP: 95 W vs 125 W
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700KF | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2018 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1151-v2 |
| Process | 10 nm+29% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 95 W+24% |
| Max turbo power | 253 W+113% | 119 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700KF | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 20+150% | 8 |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 12 | 0 |
| Threads | 28+75% | 16 |
| Base clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.6 GHz+6% |
| Boost clock | 5.6 GHz+12% | 5 GHz |
| L2 cache | 28 MB+1300% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 33 MB+106% | 16 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700KF | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700KF | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 192 GB+50% | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700KF | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700KF | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,922+70%Top 23% | 1,720Bottom 42% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 19,147+118%Top 17% | 8,800Bottom 45% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,160+69%Top 14% | 1,280Bottom 32% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 33,441+170%Top 12% | 12,400Bottom 47% |
| PassMark | 51,926+179%Top 15% | 18,600Bottom 32% |
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