Intel Core i9-14900F vs Intel Core i7-14700KF

Comparative analysis of Intel Core i9-14900F and Intel Core i7-14700KF processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Peripherals. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark.

 

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i9-14900F

  • CPU is newer: launch date 2 month(s) later
  • 4 more cores, run more applications at once: 24 vs 20
  • 4 more threads: 32 vs 28
  • Around 4% higher clock speed: 5.8 GHz vs 5.6 GHz
  • Around 20% more L1 cache; more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
  • Around 20% more L2 cache; more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
  • Around 9% more L3 cache; more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
  • Around 92% lower typical power consumption: 65 Watt vs 125 Watt
  • Around 2% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 4558 vs 4478
Specifications (specs)
Launch date 8 Jan 2024 vs 17 Oct 2023
Number of cores 24 vs 20
Number of threads 32 vs 28
Maximum frequency 5.8 GHz vs 5.6 GHz
L1 cache 80 KB (per core) vs 80 KB (per core)
L2 cache 2 MB (per core) vs 2 MB (per core)
L3 cache 36 MB (shared) vs 33 MB (shared)
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 65 Watt vs 125 Watt
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark 4558 vs 4478

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-14700KF

  • Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
  • Around 7% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 53455 vs 50111
Specifications (specs)
Unlocked Unlocked vs Locked
Benchmarks
PassMark - CPU mark 53455 vs 50111

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: Intel Core i9-14900F
CPU 2: Intel Core i7-14700KF

PassMark - Single thread mark
CPU 1
CPU 2
4558
4478
PassMark - CPU mark
CPU 1
CPU 2
50111
53455
Name Intel Core i9-14900F Intel Core i7-14700KF
PassMark - Single thread mark 4558 4478
PassMark - CPU mark 50111 53455

Compare specifications (specs)

Intel Core i9-14900F Intel Core i7-14700KF

Essentials

Launch date 8 Jan 2024 17 Oct 2023
Launch price (MSRP) $524 $384
Place in performance rating 29 27

Performance

Base frequency 2000 MHz 3.4 GHz
Die size 257 mm² 257 mm²
L1 cache 80 KB (per core) 80 KB (per core)
L2 cache 2 MB (per core) 2 MB (per core)
L3 cache 36 MB (shared) 33 MB (shared)
Manufacturing process technology 10 nm 10 nm
Maximum core temperature 100°C 100°C
Maximum frequency 5.8 GHz 5.6 GHz
Number of cores 24 20
Number of threads 32 28
Unlocked

Memory

ECC memory support
Supported memory types DDR4, DDR5 DDR4, DDR5

Compatibility

Max number of CPUs in a configuration 1 1
Sockets supported 1700 1700
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 65 Watt 125 Watt

Peripherals

PCIe configurations Gen 5, 16 Lanes, (CPU only) Gen 5, 16 Lanes, (CPU only)