How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i7-8700K scores 36.4/100 overall; Intel Core i9-14900KS scores 89.8/100. Intel Core i7-8700K wins 2 individual spec rows, Intel Core i9-14900KS wins 17.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i7-8700K and the Intel Core i9-14900KS?

Intel Core i7-8700K advantages: 37% lower Base TDP: 95 W vs 150 W; 16% higher Base clock: 3.7 GHz vs 3.2 GHz; Lower launch price: $359 vs $689. Intel Core i9-14900KS advantages: Stronger single-core score: 92 vs 37; Stronger multi-core score: 97 vs 35; 2033% higher L2 cache: 32 MB vs 2 MB; 357% higher PassMark: 63,500 vs 13,900; 351% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 41,500 vs 9,200.

Which is cheaper: Intel Core i7-8700K or Intel Core i9-14900KS?

Intel Core i7-8700K launched cheaper at $359, versus $689 for the Intel Core i9-14900KS.

Intel Core i7-8700K vs Intel Core i9-14900KS

Intel

Intel Core i7-8700K

$359

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i9-14900KS

$689

37.3Single-core92.1

34.7Multi-core96.7

38.5Gamingspec-based74.4

2 spec wins — Intel Core i7-8700K17 spec wins — Intel Core i9-14900KS

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i9-14900KS wins this desktop processor face-off, 89.8 to 36.4, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+62) and single-core (+55). Intel Core i7-8700K 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 i7-8700K

37% lower Base TDP: 95 W vs 150 W
16% higher Base clock: 3.7 GHz vs 3.2 GHz
Lower launch price: $359 vs $689

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-14900KS

Stronger single-core score: 92 vs 37
Stronger multi-core score: 97 vs 35
2033% higher L2 cache: 32 MB vs 2 MB
357% higher PassMark: 63,500 vs 13,900
351% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 41,500 vs 9,200

General

General comparison: Intel Core i7-8700K versus Intel Core i9-14900KS
Spec	Intel Core i7-8700K	Intel Core i9-14900KS
Announced	2017	2024
Socket	LGA1151-v2	LGA1700
Process	14 nm	10 nm+29%
Base TDP	95 W+37%	150 W
Max turbo power	—	253 W
Unlocked multiplier	Yes	Yes
Cooler included	No	No

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i7-8700K versus Intel Core i9-14900KS
Spec	Intel Core i7-8700K	Intel Core i9-14900KS
Cores	6	24+300%
Performance cores	6	8+33%
Efficiency cores	0	16
Threads	12	32+167%
Base clock	3.7 GHz+16%	3.2 GHz
Boost clock	4.7 GHz	6.2 GHz+32%
L2 cache	2 MB	32 MB+2033%
L3 cache	12 MB	36 MB+200%

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i7-8700K versus Intel Core i9-14900KS
Spec	Intel Core i7-8700K	Intel Core i9-14900KS
iGPU	Intel UHD Graphics 630	Intel UHD Graphics 770
iGPU clock	1,200 MHz	1,650 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i7-8700K versus Intel Core i9-14900KS
Spec	Intel Core i7-8700K	Intel Core i9-14900KS
Memory support	DDR4-2666	DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200
Max memory	64 GB	192 GB+200%
Memory channels	2	2

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i7-8700K versus Intel Core i9-14900KS
Spec	Intel Core i7-8700K	Intel Core i9-14900KS
PCIe version	3	5+67%
CPU PCIe lanes	16	20+25%

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i7-8700K versus Intel Core i9-14900KS
Spec	Intel Core i7-8700K	Intel Core i9-14900KS
Geekbench 6 (single)	1,560Bottom 33%	3,250+108%Top 9%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	6,800Bottom 35%	21,800+221%Top 6%
Cinebench R23 (single)	1,270Bottom 29%	2,360+86%Top 3%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	9,200Bottom 32%	41,500+351%Top 6%
PassMark	13,900Bottom 23%	63,500+357%Top 5%

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