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

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

 

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i9-14900

• 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 1% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 4517 vs 4475

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-14700K

• Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
• Around 11% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 53263 vs 48099

Compare benchmarks

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

PassMark - Single thread mark	CPU 1 CPU 2	4517 4475
PassMark - CPU mark	CPU 1 CPU 2	48099 53263

Compare specifications (specs)