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

Comparative analysis of Intel Core i7-14700F and Intel Core i9-14900K 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, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score.

Intel Core i7-14700F

Intel Core i9-14900K

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-14700F

873813.3x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
961194.7x 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

L2 cache	2 MB (per core) vs 2MB (per core)
L3 cache	33 MB (shared) vs 36MB (shared)
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	65 Watt vs 125 Watt

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i9-14900K

Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
4 more cores, run more applications at once: 24 vs 20
4 more threads: 32 vs 28
Around 11% higher clock speed: 6 GHz vs 5.4 GHz
Around 20% more L1 cache; more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
Around 10% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 4760 vs 4342
Around 36% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 60899 vs 44846

Specifications (specs)
Unlocked	Unlocked vs Locked
Number of cores	24 vs 20
Number of threads	32 vs 28
Maximum frequency	6 GHz vs 5.4 GHz
L1 cache	80K (per core) vs 80 KB (per core)
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark	4760 vs 4342
PassMark - CPU mark	60899 vs 44846

Compare benchmarks

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

PassMark - Single thread mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

4342

4760

PassMark - CPU mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

44846

60899

Name	Intel Core i7-14700F	Intel Core i9-14900K
PassMark - Single thread mark	4342	4760
PassMark - CPU mark	44846	60899
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score		16871

Compare specifications (specs)

	Intel Core i7-14700F	Intel Core i9-14900K
Essentials
Launch date	8 Jan 2024
Launch price (MSRP)	$359
Place in performance rating	51	40
Performance
Base frequency	2.1 GHz	3.2 GHz
Die size	257 mm²	257 mm²
L1 cache	80 KB (per core)	80K (per core)
L2 cache	2 MB (per core)	2MB (per core)
L3 cache	33 MB (shared)	36MB (shared)
Manufacturing process technology	10 nm	10 nm
Maximum core temperature	100°C	100°C
Maximum frequency	5.4 GHz	6 GHz
Number of cores	20	24
Number of threads	28	32
Unlocked
Memory
ECC memory support
Supported memory types	DDR4, DDR5	DDR4, DDR5, Dual-channel
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, 20 Lanes, (CPU only)