Intel Core i9-14900 vs Intel Core i7-14700HX

Comparative analysis of Intel Core i9-14900 and Intel Core i7-14700HX 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.

Intel Core i9-14900

Intel Core i7-14700HX

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i9-14900

4 more cores, run more applications at once: 24 vs 20
4 more threads: 32 vs 28
Around 5% higher clock speed: 5.8 GHz vs 5.5 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

Number of cores	24 vs 20
Number of threads	32 vs 28
Maximum frequency	5.8 GHz vs 5.5 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)

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-14700HX

Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
Around 18% lower typical power consumption: 55 Watt vs 65 Watt

Unlocked	Unlocked vs Locked
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	55 Watt vs 65 Watt

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: Intel Core i9-14900
CPU 2: Intel Core i7-14700HX

Name	Intel Core i9-14900	Intel Core i7-14700HX
PassMark - Single thread mark		3946
PassMark - CPU mark		38247

Compare specifications (specs)

	Intel Core i9-14900	Intel Core i7-14700HX
Essentials
Launch date	8 Jan 2024	8 Jan 2024
Launch price (MSRP)	$549
Place in performance rating	not rated	98
Performance
Base frequency	2000 MHz	2.1 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	5.5 GHz
Number of cores	24	20
Number of threads	32	28
Unlocked
Maximum case temperature (TCase)		72°C
Memory
ECC memory support
Supported memory types	DDR4, DDR5	DDR4, DDR5
Compatibility
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	1	1
Sockets supported	1700	Intel BGA 1964
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	65 Watt	55 Watt
Peripherals
PCIe configurations	Gen 5, 16 Lanes, (CPU only)	Gen 5, 16 Lanes, (CPU only)