Intel Core i7-8700 vs Intel Core i9-14900KS
35.3Single-core92.1
33.3Multi-core96.7
37.9Gamingspec-based74.4
2 spec wins — Intel Core i7-870018 spec wins — Intel Core i9-14900KS
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i9-14900KS wins this desktop processor face-off, 89.8 to 35, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+63) and single-core (+57). Intel Core i7-8700 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 i7-8700
- 57% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 150 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $303 vs $689
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-14900KS
- Stronger single-core score: 92 vs 35
- Stronger multi-core score: 97 vs 33
- 2033% higher L2 cache: 32 MB vs 2 MB
- 394% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 41,500 vs 8,400
- 388% higher PassMark: 63,500 vs 13,000
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-8700 | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2017 | 2024 |
| Socket | LGA1151-v2 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm+29% |
| Base TDP | 65 W+57% | 150 W |
| Max turbo power | — | 253 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-8700 | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 24+300% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 16 |
| Threads | 12 | 32+167% |
| Base clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.6 GHz | 6.2 GHz+35% |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 32 MB+2033% |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 36 MB+200% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-8700 | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 1,200 MHz | 1,650 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-8700 | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2666 | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 64 GB | 192 GB+200% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-8700 | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 5+67% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 20+25% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-8700 | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,500Bottom 29% | 3,250+117%Top 9% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,400Bottom 30% | 21,800+241%Top 6% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,230Bottom 25% | 2,360+92%Top 3% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 8,400Bottom 28% | 41,500+394%Top 6% |
| PassMark | 13,000Bottom 21% | 63,500+388%Top 5% |
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